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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Business Strategy Three Horizons |
|---|---|---|
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. | Three Horizons helps clarify strategic options across different timeframes. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and investment choices, and captures the result as a horizon map, portfolio view, and initiatives per horizon. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-3 Tage | Halbtags-Workshop, dann iterativ |
Participantsdifferent | 5-15 | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Horizon map, Portfolio view, Initiatives per horizon, Resource plan |
Tagsno overlap | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | StrategyInnovationPortfolioForesight |
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