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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Theory of Change |  Business Strategy SWOT Analysis |
|---|---|---|
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. | SWOT Analysis arranges strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats into a compact picture of the situation. It keeps internal capabilities and external influences separate before strategic options emerge from them. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-6 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 4-12 | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Theory of Change Map, Assumptions, Outcome Measures | SWOT matrix, Strategic options, Action list |
Tags1 shared | ImpactOutcomesSystems thinkingStrategy | StrategyAnalysisMarketPositioning |
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