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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Theory of Change |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Decision Making Cynefin Workshop |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Theory of Change translates a desired impact into a traceable chain of change. It makes assumptions, intermediate goals, and measurement points visible before a program is rolled out at scale. | GAP Analysis compares the current state with a target picture and makes the distance manageable. It becomes useful when, ahead of new initiatives, it must become clear which capabilities, processes, or resources are missing. | When problems are unclear, chaotic, or only seemingly familiar, standard recipes fall short. A Cynefin Workshop sorts situations by the nature of their problem and connects them with matching action logic. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-6 h | 1-3 h | 60-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 4-12 | 2-8 | 4-20 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Theory of Change Map, Assumptions, Outcome Measures | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | Cynefin Map, Domain-specific Actions, Sensemaking Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ImpactOutcomesSystems thinkingStrategy | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | ComplexitySensemakingDecision |
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