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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Future Reality Tree |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | The VRIO Framework rates resources and capabilities on whether they are Valuable, Rare, Inimitable, and Organized. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a VRIO table and strategic actions. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-4 h | 90-180 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-6 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Future Reality Tree, Negative Branches, Assumption List, Improved Injections | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points |
Tagsno overlap | Theory of ConstraintsSystems thinkingChange | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange |
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