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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Wardley Mapping |  Operations After-Action Review |  Systems Thinking Causal Loop Diagram |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Wardley Mapping makes visible where an offering stands today and where it can evolve. The method connects user need, value chain, and evolution stages into a strategic basis for platform, build, or buy decisions. | After missions or project phases with unclear outcomes, the method makes visible what actually happened and what can be learned from it. It separates course, effect, and causes so experience turns into solid improvement. | A Causal Loop Diagram makes feedback, reinforcement, and balance in a system legible. It uncovers side effects and self-reinforcement that stay hidden in linear explanations. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 20-45 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-10 | 3-12 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Wardley Map, Strategic Options, Evolution Notes | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary | Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points |
Tagsno overlap | StrategySystems thinkingDynamics | LearningOperationsImprovement | FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics |
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