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| Criterion |  Facilitation Alignment Mapping |  Systems Thinking Causal Loop Diagram |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable. | A Causal Loop Diagram makes feedback, reinforcement, and balance in a system legible. It uncovers side effects and self-reinforcement that stay hidden in linear explanations. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 4-12 | 2-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions | Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points |
Tagsno overlap | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation | FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics |
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