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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Polarity Mapping |  Systems Thinking System Dynamics Simulation |  Systems Thinking Wardley 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. | System Dynamics Simulation makes assumptions about time, delay, and feedback testable through experiments. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a simulation model and scenario reports. | Wardley Mapping makes visible where an offering stands today and where it can evolve. The method connects user need, value chain, and evolution stages into a strategic basis for platform, build, or buy decisions. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | Mehrere Tage bis Wochen | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 1-5 Modellierende, Stakeholder asynchron | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance Actions | Simulation Model, Scenario Reports | Wardley Map, Strategic Options, Evolution Notes |
Tags1 shared | Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership | Systems thinkingDynamicsSimulationAnalysis | StrategySystems thinkingDynamics |
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