View methods side by side.
Choose up to four methods. Add them using the search and share the comparison by copying its link.
| Criterion |  Systems Thinking VUCA Scan |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Business Strategy Three Horizons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 45-90 min | 0.5-3 Tage | Halbtags-Workshop, dann iterativ |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 2-8 | 5-15 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | VUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning Plan | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Horizon map, Portfolio view, Initiatives per horizon, Resource plan |
Tagsno overlap | SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | StrategyInnovationPortfolioForesight |