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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |  Systems Thinking Intervention Mapping |  Product Discovery Opportunity Interview |  Product Discovery Problem Interview |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | When opportunities are still hidden behind signals of need, it structures conversations around needs and obstacles. It looks for patterns that lead to new product opportunities. | When the picture of the problem still needs to become solid, it asks about real situations and consequences. It separates genuine suffering from mere interest in a solution. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-5 Tage | 30-60 min je Interview | 30-60 min je Interview |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 4-12 | 5-12 Interviews | 5-12 Interviews |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points | Logic Model, Change Objectives, Intervention Components, Evaluation Plan | Interview Notes, Opportunity Themes, Customer Quotes | Problem Evidence, Risk Notes, Customer Segments |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange | ChangeSystems thinkingCapability | DiscoveryInterviewsOpportunityCustomer | DiscoveryInterviewsValidation |