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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Theory of Change |  Business Strategy Scenario Planning |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | Scenario Planning opens the view to several plausible futures instead of a single forecast. The method protects strategies from depending on too narrow an expected path. | Soft Systems Methodology helps explore unclear or politically charged problems systematically. Instead of forcing a quick answer, the method builds a shared understanding of perspectives and room for action. |
Complexitysame | High | High | High |
Timedifferent | 2-6 h | 0.5-2 Tage | 0.5-3 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 4-12 | 4-12 | 5-15 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Theory of Change Map, Assumptions, Outcome Measures | Scenario Set, Strategic Implications, Robust Options | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda |
Tagsno overlap | ImpactOutcomesSystems thinkingStrategy | StrategyUncertaintyPlanning | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking |
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