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| Criterion |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Systems Thinking Future Reality Tree |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |  Systems Thinking Leverage Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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 | Low | High | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | 2-4 h | 90-180 min | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 3-20 | 3-8 | 3-6 | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | Future Reality Tree, Negative Branches, Assumption List, Improved Injections | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions | Leverage Map, Action Strategy |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationEffortRisk | Theory of ConstraintsSystems thinkingChange | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability | Systems thinkingChangeStrategy |