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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Systems Thinking VUCA Scan |  Product Strategy Lean Canvas |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | When an early product bet still has too many open points, it brings target group, problem, and assumptions into a single view. It condenses the idea so core risks become nameable. | A Business Model Stress Test checks how well a business model holds up under pressure and headwinds. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a stress-test report and action plan per scenario. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 0.5-3 Tage | 30-90 min | 45-90 min | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 5-15 | 1-10 | 1-6 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | VUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning Plan | Lean Canvas, Core Assumptions, Experiment Backlog | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario |
Tagsno overlap | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight | StartupLeanAssumptionsBusiness model | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis |