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| Criterion |  Business Strategy VMGS |  Systems Thinking Leverage Points |  Systems Thinking Iceberg Model |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | VMGS arranges vision, mission, goals, and strategies into a clear guiding logic. Direction, purpose, and priorities are connected so teams can decide more coherently. | Leverage Points show exactly where interventions in a system produce a disproportionate effect. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a leverage map and action strategy. | The Iceberg Model separates visible events from patterns, structures, and mental models. This turns a single observation into a deeper understanding of why a problem keeps recurring. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-4 h | Half day | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-12 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Vision Statement, Mission Statement, Goals, Strategies | Leverage Map, Action Strategy | Iceberg Worksheet, Pattern Notes, Intervention Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | VisionGoalsStrategy | Systems thinkingChangeStrategy | Systems thinkingRoot causePatterns |
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