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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Causal Loop Diagram |  Systems Thinking Wardley Mapping |  Systems Thinking System Dynamics Simulation |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | Wardley Mapping makes visible where an offering stands today and where it can evolve. The method connects user need, value chain, and evolution stages into a strategic basis for platform, build, or buy decisions. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-3 h | Mehrere Tage bis Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-10 | 1-5 Modellierende, Stakeholder asynchron |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points | Wardley Map, Strategic Options, Evolution Notes | Simulation Model, Scenario Reports |
Tags2 shared | FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics | StrategySystems thinkingDynamics | Systems thinkingDynamicsSimulationAnalysis |
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