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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Systems Thinking Intervention Mapping |  Systems Thinking Causal Loop Diagram |  Systems Thinking Behavior Over Time Graph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For complex problems with a fuzzy situation, the method cleanly separates search space and decision. It first creates breadth in understanding and then focus in elaboration. This brings open questions, problem definition, and solution path into a traceable movement. | 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. | A Causal Loop Diagram makes feedback, reinforcement, and balance in a system legible. It uncovers side effects and self-reinforcement that stay hidden in linear explanations. | A Behavior Over Time Graph shows how a metric or observation develops over time. The method makes trends, breaks, and recurring patterns visible that get lost in snapshots. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 1-5 Tage | 1-3 h | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 4-12 | 2-8 | 1-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Logic Model, Change Objectives, Intervention Components, Evaluation Plan | Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points | Behavior Over Time Graph, Trend Hypotheses, Key Events |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | ChangeSystems thinkingCapability | FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics | Systems thinkingPatternsDynamics |