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| Criterion | ![]() Systems Thinking Systems Mapping | ![]() Product Discovery Opportunity 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. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 30-60 min je Interview |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 5-12 Interviews |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points | Interview Notes, Opportunity Themes, Customer Quotes |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange | DiscoveryInterviewsOpportunityCustomer |
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