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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Business Strategy Three Horizons |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |  Business Strategy Blue Ocean Strategy Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. | The Blue Ocean Strategy Canvas shows how an offering is positioned relative to the market. Differentiation thereby becomes tangible in value factors instead of merely being claimed. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-3 Tage | Halbtags-Workshop, dann iterativ | 45-90 min | 2-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 5-15 | 3-12 | 2-8 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Horizon map, Portfolio view, Initiatives per horizon, Resource plan | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes | Strategy Canvas, Value Curve, ERRC Actions |
Tagsno overlap | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | StrategyInnovationPortfolioForesight | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio | StrategyPositioningInnovationValue |