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| Criterion |  Operations Family Tree Analysis |  Systems Thinking Wardley Mapping |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a series of incidents with a similar pattern, the method arranges individual events as branches of a common origin. It makes visible which conditions keep recurring. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-4 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 2-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Family Tree Diagram, Pattern Notes, Systemic Measures | Wardley Map, Strategic Options, Evolution Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Root causePatternsIncidentSystemic | StrategySystems thinkingDynamics |
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