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| Criterion |  Decision Making Force Field Analysis |  Systems Thinking Theory of Change |
|---|---|---|
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. | Theory of Change translates a desired impact into a traceable chain of change. It makes assumptions, intermediate goals, and measurement points visible before a program is rolled out at scale. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 2-6 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 4-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Force Field Map, Change Levers, Risk Notes | Theory of Change Map, Assumptions, Outcome Measures |
Tags1 shared | ChangeDecisionStrategy | ImpactOutcomesSystems thinkingStrategy |
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