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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Team Design Team Topologies Interaction Modes |  Systems Thinking Leverage Points |  Systems Thinking VUCA Scan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | Leverage Points show exactly where interventions in a system produce a disproportionate effect. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a leverage map and action strategy. | The VUCA Scan helps read difficult situations more precisely. Instead of treating unclarity as generally complicated, the method separates fast change, missing knowledge, systemic entanglement, and ambiguous interpretation. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 0.5-3 Tage | Half day | Half day | 30-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 5-15 | Team-Leads plus Architecture | 3-12 | 1-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Interaction Heat Map, Agreements per Pair | Leverage Map, Action Strategy | VUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning Plan |
Tagsno overlap | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | TeamAlignmentCollaborationOrganization | Systems thinkingChangeStrategy | SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight |