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Systems Mapping method illustration showing its working structure
Systems Thinking
Systems Mapping
Paper illustration for Intervention Mapping.
Systems Thinking
Intervention Mapping
Paper illustration for Three-Point Estimation.
Decision Making
Three-Point Estimation
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.A single estimate for effort, time, or risk often looks too smooth for the real uncertainty behind it. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Three-Point Estimate, Risk Range, and Assumption Notes.
Complexitydifferent
MediumHighMedium
Timedifferent
1-3 h1-5 Tage10-30 min je Item
Participantsdifferent
3-124-121-8
Formatsame
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
System Map, Dependencies, Leverage PointsLogic Model, Change Objectives, Intervention Components, Evaluation PlanThree-Point Estimate, Risk Range, Assumption Notes
Tagsno overlap
Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange
ChangeSystems thinkingCapability
EstimationUncertaintyForecasting
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