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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking VUCA Scan |  Decision Making PERT Estimation |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | On complex initiatives, a plain average tends to understate just how uncertain the outcome really is. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a PERT Estimate, Expected Value, and Risk Notes. | Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly. | A Business Model Stress Test checks how well a business model holds up under pressure and headwinds. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a stress-test report and action plan per scenario. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 15-45 min | 1-2 h | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 1-8 | 1-8 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | VUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning Plan | PERT Estimate, Expected Value, Risk Notes | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario |
Tagsno overlap | SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight | EstimationUncertaintyRisk | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis |