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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking VUCA Scan |  Systems Thinking Wardley Mapping |  Systems Thinking Behavior Over Time Graph |  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. | Wardley Mapping makes visible where an offering stands today and where it can evolve. The method connects user need, value chain, and evolution stages into a strategic basis for platform, build, or buy decisions. | A Behavior Over Time Graph shows how a metric or observation develops over time. The method makes trends, breaks, and recurring patterns visible that get lost in snapshots. | 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 | Medium | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 1-3 h | 20-45 min | 0.5-3 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 2-10 | 1-10 | 5-15 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | VUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning Plan | Wardley Map, Strategic Options, Evolution Notes | Behavior Over Time Graph, Trend Hypotheses, Key Events | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda |
Tagsno overlap | SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight | StrategySystems thinkingDynamics | Systems thinkingPatternsDynamics | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking |