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| Criterion | ![]() Systems Thinking Intervention Mapping | ![]() Systems Thinking Causal Loop Diagram |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | A Causal Loop Diagram makes feedback, reinforcement, and balance in a system legible. It uncovers side effects and self-reinforcement that stay hidden in linear explanations. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-5 Tage | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 4-12 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Logic Model, Change Objectives, Intervention Components, Evaluation Plan | Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points |
Tags1 shared | ChangeSystems thinkingCapability | FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics |
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