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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Polarity Mapping |  Systems Thinking Intervention Mapping |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | Intervention Mapping translates a need for change into a planned, evaluable program. The method connects target group, determinants, actions, and measurement into a traceable chain. | When a topic is still unclear and too many thoughts surface at once, Mind Mapping creates an open surface for ordering them. It makes connections, subtopics, and starting points visible without fixing them too early. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 1-5 Tage | 15-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 4-12 | 1-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance Actions | Logic Model, Change Objectives, Intervention Components, Evaluation Plan | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership | ChangeSystems thinkingCapability | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation |
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