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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Causal Loop Diagram |  Business Strategy Strategy Execution Loop |  Business Strategy Strategic, Tactical and Operational Planning |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | The Strategy Execution Loop helps avoid treating strategy as a one-off document. It makes visible how strategic decisions are turned into objectives, initiatives, operational work, measurement, and learning. | It places decisions and artifacts at the right level. Strategic planning clarifies direction, tactical planning translates it into programs, and operational planning steers concrete processes. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | Initial 3-6 h, then monthly or quarterly reviews | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 5-12 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points | Execution Loop, Review Cadence, Strategic Learning Log | Planning Levels Map, Cadence Model, Planning Artifact Inventory |
Tagsno overlap | FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics | ExecutionCadenceLearningGovernance | CadenceGovernanceExecution |
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