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Criterion
Paper illustration of Leverage Points with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Leverage Points
Paper illustration for TOWS Matrix.
Business Strategy
TOWS Matrix
Paper illustration of a branching impact map with a Why goal at the root, actor circles, How behavior changes and What options.
Product Strategy
Impact 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.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.When a goal needs to be connected to several possible paths, it shows chains of impact instead of feature lists. It connects business goal, behavior change, and measures.
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Half day1-2 h45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
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Leverage Map, Action StrategyTOWS Matrix, Strategic Options, Priority ActionsImpact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery Options
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Systems thinkingChangeStrategy
StrategyAnalysisOptions
OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning
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Paper illustration of the Force Field Analysis working structure.
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