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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Decision Making Force Field Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Systems Mapping arranges elements, relationships, and boundaries so a complex field becomes legible at a glance. The overview stabilizes the overall picture before detail work or steering begins. | For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. | In change initiatives, supporting and restraining forces sit at the table at the same time. Force Field Analysis makes these tensions explicit and shows where change can be pushed forward by strengthening or relieving. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 45-90 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 2-5 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Force Field Map, Change Levers, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | ChangeDecisionStrategy |
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