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| Criterion |  Decision Making Force Field Analysis |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |  Decision Making Decision Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | In change initiatives, supporting and restraining forces sit at the table at the same time. Force Field Analysis makes these tensions explicit and shows where change can be pushed forward by strengthening or relieving. | 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. | When several options collide with several criteria, comparison quickly becomes subjective. A Decision Matrix makes the trade-off visible and brings weighting, criteria, and options into a shared logic. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 1-3 h | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-12 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Force Field Map, Change Levers, Risk Notes | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points | Decision Matrix, Scoring Rationale, Selected Option |
Tagsno overlap | ChangeDecisionStrategy | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange | DecisionCriteriaScoringTradeoffs |
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