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| Criterion |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |  Systems Thinking Leverage Points |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. | Systems Mapping arranges elements, relationships, and boundaries so a complex field becomes legible at a glance. The overview stabilizes the overall picture before detail work or steering begins. | Leverage Points show exactly where interventions in a system produce a disproportionate effect. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a leverage map and action strategy. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 1-3 h | Half day | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 3-12 | 3-12 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points | Leverage Map, Action Strategy | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange | Systems thinkingChangeStrategy | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio |