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Criterion
Paper illustration of Strategy Map with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Strategy Map
Causal Loop Diagram workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Systems Thinking
Causal Loop Diagram
Purposedifferent
A Strategy Map translates strategy into a few connected objectives across perspectives such as finance, customers, processes, and learning. This makes visible which capabilities and activities are meant to drive which results.A Causal Loop Diagram makes feedback, reinforcement, and balance in a system legible. It uncovers side effects and self-reinforcement that stay hidden in linear explanations.
Complexitysame
MediumMedium
Timedifferent
2-4 h workshop plus review1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
4-102-8
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Strategy Map, Objective Set, Cause-Effect HypothesesCausal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points
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AlignmentExecutionGoalsCausality
FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics
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Stock and Flow Diagram method illustration showing its working structure
Systems Thinking
Stock and Flow Diagram
Paper illustration for Behavior Over Time Graph.
Systems Thinking
Behavior Over Time Graph
Paper illustration for Current Reality Tree
Systems Thinking
Current Reality Tree
A paper-based illustration representing OKRs with its core stages and visible working result.
Product Strategy
OKRs