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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Leverage Points |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Product Strategy Counter Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | GAP Analysis compares the current state with a target picture and makes the distance manageable. It becomes useful when, ahead of new initiatives, it must become clear which capabilities, processes, or resources are missing. | When a headline metric could mask side effects, it adds guardrail signals against unwanted outcomes. It connects customer value, product logic, and decision priorities. The result is captured as a counter-metric list and guardrail definitions. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | Half day | 1-3 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 2-8 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Leverage Map, Action Strategy | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | Counter Metric List, Guardrail Definitions |
Tags1 shared | Systems thinkingChangeStrategy | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | MetricsMeasurementStrategyExperiments |
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