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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping |  Systems Thinking Intervention Mapping |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Knowledge Mapping makes knowledge, gaps, and transfer paths visible across a field. It fits when expertise should not just exist but also be findable and transferable. | 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. | The VRIO Framework rates resources and capabilities on whether they are Valuable, Rare, Inimitable, and Organized. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a VRIO table and strategic actions. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-5 Tage | 90-180 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 4-12 | 3-6 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan | Logic Model, Change Objectives, Intervention Components, Evaluation Plan | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeMappingRisk | ChangeSystems thinkingCapability | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange |