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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Leverage Points |  Systems Thinking VUCA Scan |  Systems Thinking Systems 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 VUCA Scan helps read difficult situations more precisely. Instead of treating unclarity as generally complicated, the method separates fast change, missing knowledge, systemic entanglement, and ambiguous interpretation. | 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 | High | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | Half day | 30-90 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 1-10 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Leverage Map, Action Strategy | VUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning Plan | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingChangeStrategy | SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange |
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