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Criterion
Paper illustration of a Concept Map with concepts and labelled links
Knowledge Modeling
Concept Mapping
Paper illustration of the Force Field Analysis working structure.
Decision Making
Force Field Analysis
Paper illustration of Leverage Points with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Leverage Points
Purposedifferent
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.In change initiatives, supporting and restraining forces sit at the table at the same time. Force Field Analysis makes these tensions explicit and shows where change can be pushed forward by strengthening or relieving.Leverage Points show exactly where interventions in a system produce a disproportionate effect. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a leverage map and action strategy.
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Timedifferent
1-2 h45-90 minHalf day
Participantsdifferent
1-83-123-12
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge GapsForce Field Map, Change Levers, Risk NotesLeverage Map, Action Strategy
Tagsno overlap
KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking
ChangeDecisionStrategy
Systems thinkingChangeStrategy
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