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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |  Product Discovery MVP Test Matrix |  Product Discovery Hypothesis Prioritization Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|
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 several minimal variants compete to answer the same question, it makes comparing and choosing between them cleaner. It separates problem, assumption, solution, and evidence. The result is captured as a Test Matrix and a Test Plan. | When many hypotheses compete for attention, it brings order to their learning sequence and importance. It separates problem, assumption, solution, and evidence. The result is captured as a prioritization canvas and a hypothesis backlog. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 45-75 min | 60-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 2-8 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points | Test Matrix, Test Plan | Prioritization Canvas, Hypothesis Backlog |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange | ExperimentsValidationDiscoveryOptions | ExperimentsPrioritizationDiscoveryHypothesis |
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