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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Theory of Change |  Business Strategy SWOT Analysis |  Business Strategy GAP 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-6 h | 30-60 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 4-12 | 3-12 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Theory of Change Map, Assumptions, Outcome Measures | SWOT matrix, Strategic options, Action list | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes |
Tags1 shared | ImpactOutcomesSystems thinkingStrategy | StrategyAnalysisMarketPositioning | StrategyAnalysisPlanning |
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