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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |  Decision Making Delphi Method |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Systems Thinking Leverage Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 knowledge is distributed and direct dominance should be avoided, groups quickly fall under the sway of their opinion leaders. The Delphi Method gathers assessments iteratively and gradually brings expert judgments closer together. | 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. | Leverage Points show exactly where interventions in a system produce a disproportionate effect. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a leverage map and action strategy. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-4 Wochen | 1-3 h | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 6-30 Experten | 2-8 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Leverage Map, Action Strategy |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | Systems thinkingChangeStrategy |