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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking VUCA Scan |  Systems Thinking Current Reality Tree |  Operations Barrier Analysis |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | A Current Reality Tree condenses many symptoms into a few causal chains. The method makes visible which core problems drive several negative effects at once. | For a risk that can only be managed through multiple layers of protection, the method examines the effectiveness of each barrier. It shows where safeguards are missing, too weak, or fail under real conditions. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 2-6 h | 2-4 h | 0.5-3 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 3-8 | 2-6 | 5-15 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | VUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning Plan | Current Reality Tree, Core Problems, Intervention Ideas | Barrier Inventory, Failure Analysis per Barrier, Action Backlog | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda |
Tagsno overlap | SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight | Systems thinkingRoot causeConstraintsCausality | Root causeSafetyIncident | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking |