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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Wardley Mapping |  Decision Making OODA Loop |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared. The OODA Loop holds observing, orienting, deciding, and acting together as a recurring rhythm so reaction does not slide into inertia. | 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 | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 15-60 min je Zyklus | 0.5-3 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 2-10 | 1-8 | 5-15 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Wardley Map, Strategic Options, Evolution Notes | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda |
Tagsno overlap | StrategySystems thinkingDynamics | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking |
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