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| Criterion |  Operations Change Analysis |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Systems Thinking Causal Loop Diagram |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a deviation after a change, the method isolates the influence of the altered condition. It narrows down which differences are relevant and which are just accompanying noise. | Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly. | 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. | Systems Mapping arranges elements, relationships, and boundaries so a complex field becomes legible at a glance. The overview stabilizes the overall picture before detail work or steering begins. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-120 min | 1-2 h | 1-3 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 1-8 | 2-8 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Change Matrix, Cause Hypotheses, Validation Questions, Action List | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points |
Tagsno overlap | ChangeRoot causeTroubleshootingComparison | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange |