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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Future Reality Tree |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |  Business Strategy Value Chain Analysis |  Systems Thinking Intervention 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. | Value Chain Analysis shows where value is created, costs accrue, and differentiation becomes possible along the process. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a value-chain map and lever list. | Intervention Mapping translates a need for change into a planned, evaluable program. The method connects target group, determinants, actions, and measurement into a traceable chain. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | High | High |
Timedifferent | 2-4 h | 90-180 min | Half day | 1-5 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-6 | 3-8 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Future Reality Tree, Negative Branches, Assumption List, Improved Injections | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions | Value Chain Map, Lever List | Logic Model, Change Objectives, Intervention Components, Evaluation Plan |
Tagsno overlap | Theory of ConstraintsSystems thinkingChange | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability | StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis | ChangeSystems thinkingCapability |