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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Operations Weekly Review |  Decision Making Constraint Analysis |  Operations Getting Things Done |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable. | When an initiative stalls, the limit often lies not in the idea but in hard or soft boundary conditions. Constraint Analysis separates these limits and shows which of them can actually be shaped. | With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-3 Tage | 30-60 min | 30-90 min | 1-2 h Setup, laufend |
Participantsdifferent | 5-15 | 1 | 2-8 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions | Constraint List, Hard/Soft Classification, Option Impact Notes, Decision Boundaries | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine |
Tagsno overlap | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | ProductivityExecutionPlanning | ConstraintsDecisionPlanningOptions | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution |