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| Criterion | ![]() Systems Thinking Theory of Change | ![]() Product Strategy KPI Tree | ![]() Facilitation Alignment Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When metrics across the organization drift apart, it arranges drivers and effects under one shared logic. It connects customer value, product logic, and decision priorities. The result is captured as a KPI tree and owner list. | When several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-6 h | 90-180 min initial, dann laufend | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 4-12 | 3-8 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Theory of Change Map, Assumptions, Outcome Measures | KPI Tree, Owner List | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions |
Tags1 shared | ImpactOutcomesSystems thinkingStrategy | MetricsStrategyAlignmentMeasurement | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation |
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