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| Criterion |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |  Systems Thinking Causal Loop Diagram |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 1-3 h |
Participantssame | 2-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes | Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points |
Tagsno overlap | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio | FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics |
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