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| Criterion | ![]() Systems Thinking Leverage Points | ![]() Business Strategy TOWS Matrix |
|---|---|---|
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. | The TOWS Matrix connects internal strengths and weaknesses with external opportunities and threats into action-oriented strategies. It goes a step further than a pure stocktaking. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | Half day | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Leverage Map, Action Strategy | TOWS Matrix, Strategic Options, Priority Actions |
Tags1 shared | Systems thinkingChangeStrategy | StrategyAnalysisOptions |
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