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| Criterion |  Decision Making Option Framing |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | In early decisions, alternatives are often still vague, incomplete, or blended together. Option Framing brings every possibility into a comparable form and makes visible which variant actually fits the question. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-120 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Option Frames, Assumption Notes, Comparable Shortlist, Decision Inputs | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points |
Tagsno overlap | OptionsDecision framingStrategyComparison | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange |
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