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| Criterion |  Product Discovery Working Backwards |  Systems Thinking Causal Loop Diagram |  Product Strategy Product Vision Board |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When the target state and benefit need to be clear first, it thinks backward from the desired outcome into the product logic. It sharpens vision, objections, and value proposition before elaboration. | 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. | When a product needs a shared direction, it connects target audience, benefit, and business picture in a clear vision. It makes the envisioned future legible for the team. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 4-8 h, mehrere Iterationen | 1-3 h | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 2-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Future Press Release, FAQ, Vision Statement | Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points | Product Vision Board, Vision Statement, Assumptions and Validation Questions |
Tagsno overlap | VisionNarrativeAlignment | FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics | VisionCanvasStrategyAlignment |
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