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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Intervention Mapping |  UX Research Contextual Inquiry |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Systems Thinking Leverage Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | When work processes are known only from accounts and the real context stays hidden, Contextual Inquiry makes behavior at the workplace visible. Observation and follow-up questions together show how people actually work, get interrupted, and improvise. | When several contexts need to talk to each other, it makes their relationships and dependencies legible. It helps sort integration pressure and responsibilities across system boundaries. | 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 | High | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-5 Tage | 1-3 Wochen | 1-3 h | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 4-12 | 4-12 Beobachtungen | 2-8 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Logic Model, Change Objectives, Intervention Components, Evaluation Plan | Field Notes, Workflow Insights, Pain Points | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Leverage Map, Action Strategy |
Tagsno overlap | ChangeSystems thinkingCapability | UX researchObservationContext | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | Systems thinkingChangeStrategy |