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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Team Design Team Topologies Interaction Modes |  Decision Making DACI |  Team Design Spotify Model Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | When a team landscape has grown without clear grouping, it maps roles and relationships onto the Spotify model. It clarifies responsibility, interaction, and load between teams. The result is captured as a Spotify model map and action list. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-3 Tage | Half day | 30-60 min | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 5-15 | Team-Leads plus Architecture | 2-10 | 5-15 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Interaction Heat Map, Agreements per Pair | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | Spotify Model Map, Action List |
Tagsno overlap | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | TeamAlignmentCollaborationOrganization | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | TeamOrganizationAlignmentDiagnosis |