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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking System Dynamics Simulation |  Facilitation Alignment Mapping |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | When several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable. | GAP Analysis compares the current state with a target picture and makes the distance manageable. It becomes useful when, ahead of new initiatives, it must become clear which capabilities, processes, or resources are missing. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | Mehrere Tage bis Wochen | 1-2 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 Modellierende, Stakeholder asynchron | 4-12 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Simulation Model, Scenario Reports | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingDynamicsSimulationAnalysis | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation | StrategyAnalysisPlanning |
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