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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |  Systems Thinking Intervention Mapping |  Domain Modeling Context Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. | Intervention Mapping translates a need for change into a planned, evaluable program. The method connects target group, determinants, actions, and measurement into a traceable chain. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 45-90 min | 1-5 Tage | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 2-8 | 4-12 | 2-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes | Logic Model, Change Objectives, Intervention Components, Evaluation Plan | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio | ChangeSystems thinkingCapability | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy |