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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |  Facilitation Alignment Mapping |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Facilitation Power Interest Grid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Systems Mapping arranges elements, relationships, and boundaries so a complex field becomes legible at a glance. The overview stabilizes the overall picture before detail work or steering begins. | 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. | When several contexts need to talk to each other, it makes their relationships and dependencies legible. It helps sort integration pressure and responsibilities across system boundaries. | When many stakeholders compete for attention at once, the Power Interest Grid sorts them by influence and stake. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as a Power Interest Grid and a stakeholder-specific strategy. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-2 h | 1-3 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 4-12 | 2-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Power Interest Grid, Strategy per Stakeholder |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | StakeholdersFacilitationAlignmentPlanning |