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| Criterion |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Decision Making PERT Estimation |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |  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. | On complex initiatives, a plain average tends to understate just how uncertain the outcome really is. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a PERT Estimate, Expected Value, and Risk Notes. | Systems Mapping arranges elements, relationships, and boundaries so a complex field becomes legible at a glance. The overview stabilizes the overall picture before detail work or steering begins. | 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 | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | 15-45 min | 1-3 h | 1-5 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 3-20 | 1-8 | 3-12 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | PERT Estimate, Expected Value, Risk Notes | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points | Logic Model, Change Objectives, Intervention Components, Evaluation Plan |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationEffortRisk | EstimationUncertaintyRisk | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange | ChangeSystems thinkingCapability |