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Criterion
Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
Operations
ABC Analysis
Iceberg Model method illustration showing its working structure
Systems Thinking
Iceberg Model
Paper illustration for Behavior Over Time Graph.
Systems Thinking
Behavior Over Time Graph
Purposedifferent
With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention.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.A Behavior Over Time Graph shows how a metric or observation develops over time. The method makes trends, breaks, and recurring patterns visible that get lost in snapshots.
Complexitysame
LowLowLow
Timedifferent
30-60 min30-60 min20-45 min
Participantsdifferent
1-52-101-10
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control ListIceberg Worksheet, Pattern Notes, Intervention IdeasBehavior Over Time Graph, Trend Hypotheses, Key Events
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PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
Systems thinkingRoot causePatterns
Systems thinkingPatternsDynamics
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Paper illustration of System Archetypes with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
System Archetypes
Causal Loop Diagram workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Systems Thinking
Causal Loop Diagram
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Systems Thinking
Current Reality Tree
Paper illustration for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
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Failure Mode and Effects Analysis