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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Evaporating Cloud |  Systems Thinking Wardley Mapping |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The method makes visible why two seemingly incompatible demands arise and which assumption must be tested to resolve the conflict. | Wardley Mapping makes visible where an offering stands today and where it can evolve. The method connects user need, value chain, and evolution stages into a strategic basis for platform, build, or buy decisions. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | 1-3 h | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-10 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Conflict Cloud, Assumption List, Breakthrough Ideas, Next Experiments | Wardley Map, Strategic Options, Evolution Notes | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Theory of ConstraintsAssumptionsSystems thinking | StrategySystems thinkingDynamics | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio |
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