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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Team Design Team Topologies Interaction Modes |  Decision Making DACI |  Decision Making RAPID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 several teams collaborate repeatedly, it describes the right interaction mode for each interface between them. It clarifies responsibility, interaction, and load between teams. The result is captured as an interaction heat map and pairwise agreements. | In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated. | In complex management decisions, clarity is often missing about who recommends, who agrees, and who makes the decision. RAPID creates this assignment and stabilizes decisions across several levels. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-3 Tage | Half day | 30-60 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 5-15 | Team-Leads plus Architecture | 2-10 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Interaction Heat Map, Agreements per Pair | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | RAPID Role Map, Recommendation, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | TeamAlignmentCollaborationOrganization | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | DecisionRolesGovernance |