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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Polarity Mapping |  Product Strategy Impact Mapping |  Growth Flywheel |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Polarity Mapping makes tensions between two opposing poles tangible, such as standardization and adaptation or control and autonomy. The method guards against making apparent either-or decisions prematurely. | 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. | Growth often breaks down where a reinforcing mechanism builds up too much friction. A Flywheel shows the cycle of value, repetition, and reinforcement meant to sustain growth. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 45-90 min | 60-120 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-8 | 3-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance Actions | Impact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery Options | Flywheel Map, Friction Points, Growth Levers, Experiment Backlog | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership | OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning | GrowthRetentionConversion | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio |