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| Criterion | ![]() Facilitation Alignment Mapping | ![]() Systems Thinking Intervention Mapping |
|---|---|---|
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. | Intervention Mapping translates a need for change into a planned, evaluable program. The method connects target group, determinants, actions, and measurement into a traceable chain. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 1-5 Tage |
Participantssame | 4-12 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions | Logic Model, Change Objectives, Intervention Components, Evaluation Plan |
Tagsno overlap | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation | ChangeSystems thinkingCapability |
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