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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |  Systems Thinking Intervention Mapping |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Decision Making Radar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. | When capabilities, maturity levels, or market positions need to be compared across several dimensions, overview is easily lost. Radar brings different characteristics into a shared picture and shows patterns faster than tables do. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-5 Tage | 30-60 min | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 4-12 | 1-5 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points | Logic Model, Change Objectives, Intervention Components, Evaluation Plan | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Radar Map, Capability Scores, Action Areas |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange | ChangeSystems thinkingCapability | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | AssessmentPortfolioCapability |