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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Current Reality Tree |  Decision Making Decision Matrix |  Systems Thinking Leverage Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | A Current Reality Tree condenses many symptoms into a few causal chains. The method makes visible which core problems drive several negative effects at once. | When several options collide with several criteria, comparison quickly becomes subjective. A Decision Matrix makes the trade-off visible and brings weighting, criteria, and options into a shared logic. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 2-6 h | 45-90 min | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 2-8 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Current Reality Tree, Core Problems, Intervention Ideas | Decision Matrix, Scoring Rationale, Selected Option | Leverage Map, Action Strategy |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingRoot causeConstraintsCausality | DecisionCriteriaScoringTradeoffs | Systems thinkingChangeStrategy |
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