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| Criterion |  Growth Golden Circle |  Systems Thinking Intervention Mapping |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |  Architecture arc42 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | In positioning and communication, what an offering actually stands for often becomes blurred. The Golden Circle sharpens a product's inner rationale and connects purpose, approach, and offering into a clear statement. | 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. | 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. | arc42 structures architecture knowledge so teams can document system, decisions, and risks consistently. The template builds a living understanding of the architecture instead of scattered notes. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 1-5 Tage | 1-3 h | 1-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 4-12 | 3-12 | 1-4 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Why Statement, Messaging Notes, Positioning Draft | Logic Model, Change Objectives, Intervention Components, Evaluation Plan | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View |
Tagsno overlap | MarketingPositioningCommunication | ChangeSystems thinkingCapability | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication |