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| Criterion |  Product Strategy Impact Mapping |  Systems Thinking Theory of Change |  Decision Making Delphi Method |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a goal needs to be connected to several possible paths, it shows chains of impact instead of feature lists. It connects business goal, behavior change, and measures. | 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. | When knowledge is distributed and direct dominance should be avoided, groups quickly fall under the sway of their opinion leaders. The Delphi Method gathers assessments iteratively and gradually brings expert judgments closer together. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | High |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 2-6 h | 1-4 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 4-12 | 6-30 Experten |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Impact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery Options | Theory of Change Map, Assumptions, Outcome Measures | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes |
Tags1 shared | OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning | ImpactOutcomesSystems thinkingStrategy | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy |
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