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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |  Innovation Design Thinking |  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. | For complex user problems with an uncertain cause, the method connects observation, interpretation, and experiment into a learning cycle. It keeps the focus on real needs and avoids premature solution language. This produces robust decisions for product and service. | 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 | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1 Tag bis mehrere Wochen | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 4-10 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points | Problem Statement, Prototype, Test Learnings | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange | InnovationPrototypeResearch | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy |
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