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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |  Systems Thinking Intervention Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | The VRIO Framework rates resources and capabilities on whether they are Valuable, Rare, Inimitable, and Organized. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a VRIO table and strategic actions. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 5-20 min | 90-180 min | 1-5 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-20 | 3-6 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions | Logic Model, Change Objectives, Intervention Components, Evaluation Plan |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange | EstimationEffortRisk | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability | ChangeSystems thinkingCapability |