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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Causal Loop Diagram |  Product Strategy Impact Mapping |  Systems Thinking System Dynamics Simulation |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | When a goal needs to be connected to several possible paths, it shows chains of impact instead of feature lists. It connects business goal, behavior change, and measures. | System Dynamics Simulation makes assumptions about time, delay, and feedback testable through experiments. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a simulation model and scenario reports. | GAP Analysis compares the current state with a target picture and makes the distance manageable. It becomes useful when, ahead of new initiatives, it must become clear which capabilities, processes, or resources are missing. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 45-90 min | Mehrere Tage bis Wochen | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-8 | 1-5 Modellierende, Stakeholder asynchron | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points | Impact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery Options | Simulation Model, Scenario Reports | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics | OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning | Systems thinkingDynamicsSimulationAnalysis | StrategyAnalysisPlanning |