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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Leverage Points |  Architecture arc42 |  Facilitation Stakeholder Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | arc42 structures architecture knowledge so teams can document system, decisions, and risks consistently. The template builds a living understanding of the architecture instead of scattered notes. | When an initiative depends on many people, interests, and power dynamics, Stakeholder Mapping systematically orders the environment. It shows who influences, who is affected, and where relationship management or safeguarding matters first. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | Half day | 1-2 Tage | 60–90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 1-4 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Leverage Map, Action Strategy | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Stakeholder Map, Engagement Plan, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingChangeStrategy | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | StakeholdersAlignmentFacilitationChange |
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