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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Intervention Mapping |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |  Innovation Brainwriting |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | When loud voices or hierarchy distort the idea search, the method creates a quiet entry into joint development. It gives everyone thinking space and gathers contributions without social brakes, making diversity more visible and easier to build on. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-5 Tage | 1-3 h | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 4-12 | 3-12 | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Logic Model, Change Objectives, Intervention Components, Evaluation Plan | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list |
Tagsno overlap | ChangeSystems thinkingCapability | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas |
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