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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Agile Sprint Retrospective |  Operations After-Action Review |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Soft Systems Methodology helps explore unclear or politically charged problems systematically. Instead of forcing a quick answer, the method builds a shared understanding of perspectives and room for action. | When a sprint is over and friction shouldn't simply be carried forward, it opens the view onto collaboration and patterns. It creates space to see causes and changes together. | After missions or project phases with unclear outcomes, the method makes visible what actually happened and what can be learned from it. It separates course, effect, and causes so experience turns into solid improvement. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 0.5-3 Tage | Up to 3 hours for a one-month Sprint; shorter Sprints are usually shorter | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 5-15 | Scrum Team | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Improvement actions, Team agreements | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary |
Tagsno overlap | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | RetrospectiveImprovementLearning | LearningOperationsImprovement |
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