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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Wardley Mapping |  Operations Kepner-Tregoe |  Systems Thinking Behavior Over Time Graph |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | For a disturbance that's hard to pin down, the method cleanly separates problem, cause, and decision. It reduces mixing when symptoms allow several interpretations. | 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. | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 2-8 h | 20-45 min | 1-6 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 2-10 | 2-8 | 1-10 | 4-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Wardley Map, Strategic Options, Evolution Notes | Problem Analysis, Decision Analysis, Risk Plan | Behavior Over Time Graph, Trend Hypotheses, Key Events | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | StrategySystems thinkingDynamics | Problem solvingRoot causeDecisionOperations | Systems thinkingPatternsDynamics | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause |