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| Criterion |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Systems Thinking Future Reality Tree |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |  Systems Thinking Intervention Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When size or effort can only be estimated roughly, Dot Estimation condenses the group's experience into a quick range. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as an Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, and Discussion Targets. | A Future Reality Tree shows how desired actions are meant to lead to a better system state. The method checks whether a path of change holds together logically before time flows into implementation. | The VRIO Framework rates resources and capabilities on whether they are Valuable, Rare, Inimitable, and Organized. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a VRIO table and strategic actions. | Intervention Mapping translates a need for change into a planned, evaluable program. The method connects target group, determinants, actions, and measurement into a traceable chain. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | 2-4 h | 90-180 min | 1-5 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 3-20 | 3-8 | 3-6 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | Future Reality Tree, Negative Branches, Assumption List, Improved Injections | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions | Logic Model, Change Objectives, Intervention Components, Evaluation Plan |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationEffortRisk | Theory of ConstraintsSystems thinkingChange | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability | ChangeSystems thinkingCapability |