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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Stock and Flow Diagram |  Systems Thinking Wardley Mapping |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | A Stock and Flow Diagram shows how stocks, inflows, and outflows shape a system over time. It is especially suited when growth, delays, or capacity limits determine the dynamics. | 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 | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-6 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-6 | 2-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Stock and Flow Model, Dynamics Notes, Simulation Hypotheses | Wardley Map, Strategic Options, Evolution Notes |
Tags2 shared | DynamicsSimulationFeedbackSystems thinking | StrategySystems thinkingDynamics |
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