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| Criterion |  Decision Making Impact Filter |  Systems Thinking Theory of Change |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With new ideas or requests, the conversation often turns to solutions too early and to effect too little. An Impact Filter forces the initiative into an effect perspective and checks whether it creates a relevant difference. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | 2-6 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-6 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Impact Filter, Success Criteria, Next Step | Theory of Change Map, Assumptions, Outcome Measures |
Tags2 shared | ImpactOutcomesFramingDecision | ImpactOutcomesSystems thinkingStrategy |
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