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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Business Strategy Value Chain Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
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 size or effort can only be estimated roughly, Dot Estimation condenses the group's experience into a quick range. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as an Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, and Discussion Targets. | Value Chain Analysis shows where value is created, costs accrue, and differentiation becomes possible along the process. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a value-chain map and lever list. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 5-20 min | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-20 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | Value Chain Map, Lever List |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange | EstimationEffortRisk | StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis |
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