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Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Paper illustration of System Dynamics Simulation with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
System Dynamics Simulation
Paper illustration of Leverage Points with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Leverage Points
Purposedifferent
GAP Analysis compares the current state with a target picture and makes the distance manageable. It becomes useful when, ahead of new initiatives, it must become clear which capabilities, processes, or resources are missing.System Dynamics Simulation makes assumptions about time, delay, and feedback testable through experiments. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a simulation model and scenario reports.Leverage Points show exactly where interventions in a system produce a disproportionate effect. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a leverage map and action strategy.
Complexitydifferent
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Timedifferent
1-3 hMehrere Tage bis WochenHalf day
Participantsdifferent
2-81-5 Modellierende, Stakeholder asynchron3-12
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncAsyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesSimulation Model, Scenario ReportsLeverage Map, Action Strategy
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StrategyAnalysisPlanning
Systems thinkingDynamicsSimulationAnalysis
Systems thinkingChangeStrategy
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Stock and Flow Diagram method illustration showing its working structure
Systems Thinking
Stock and Flow Diagram
A paper-based illustration representing Wardley Mapping with its core stages and visible working result.
Systems Thinking
Wardley Mapping
Paper illustration for Behavior Over Time Graph.
Systems Thinking
Behavior Over Time Graph
Causal Loop Diagram workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Systems Thinking
Causal Loop Diagram