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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |  Decision Making Argument Mapping |  Decision Making OODA Loop |  Domain Modeling Context Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | When statements, evidence, and counterarguments get mixed up, a debate quickly loses its structure. Argument Mapping breaks a thesis down into its reasoning and makes visible what it really rests on. | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared. The OODA Loop holds observing, orienting, deciding, and acting together as a recurring rhythm so reaction does not slide into inertia. | When several contexts need to talk to each other, it makes their relationships and dependencies legible. It helps sort integration pressure and responsibilities across system boundaries. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-3 h | 15-60 min je Zyklus | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 1-8 | 1-8 | 2-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points | Argument Map, Evidence Gaps, Decision Rationale | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange | SensemakingDecisionRationale | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy |