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Paper illustration for Change Analysis.
Operations
Change Analysis
Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Paper illustration of System Dynamics Simulation with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
System Dynamics Simulation
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.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.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
MediumMediumHigh
Timedifferent
45-120 min1-3 hMehrere Tage bis Wochen
Participantsdifferent
2-62-81-5 Modellierende, Stakeholder asynchron
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Change Matrix, Cause Hypotheses, Validation Questions, Action ListGap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesSimulation Model, Scenario Reports
Tagsno overlap
ChangeRoot causeTroubleshootingComparison
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
Systems thinkingDynamicsSimulationAnalysis
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Paper illustration of Leverage Points with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Leverage Points
Stock and Flow Diagram method illustration showing its working structure
Systems Thinking
Stock and Flow Diagram
A paper-based illustration representing Wardley Mapping with its core stages and visible working result.
Systems Thinking
Wardley Mapping
Paper illustration for Behavior Over Time Graph.
Systems Thinking
Behavior Over Time Graph