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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Future Reality Tree |  Systems Thinking Theory of Change |  Product Strategy Impact Mapping |  Decision Making Force Field Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | A Future Reality Tree shows how desired actions are meant to lead to a better system state. The method checks whether a path of change holds together logically before time flows into implementation. | 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. | When a goal needs to be connected to several possible paths, it shows chains of impact instead of feature lists. It connects business goal, behavior change, and measures. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | High | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-4 h | 2-6 h | 45-90 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 4-12 | 3-8 | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Future Reality Tree, Negative Branches, Assumption List, Improved Injections | Theory of Change Map, Assumptions, Outcome Measures | Impact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery Options | Force Field Map, Change Levers, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Theory of ConstraintsSystems thinkingChange | ImpactOutcomesSystems thinkingStrategy | OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning | ChangeDecisionStrategy |