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Criterion
Paper illustration for Behavior Over Time Graph.
Systems Thinking
Behavior Over Time Graph
Paper illustration of several people silently writing ideas and passing sheets around with arrows.
Innovation
Brainwriting
Purposedifferent
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.When loud voices or hierarchy distort the idea search, the method creates a quiet entry into joint development. It gives everyone thinking space and gathers contributions without social brakes, making diversity more visible and easier to build on.
Complexitysame
LowLow
Timedifferent
20-45 min15-30 min
Participantsdifferent
1-103-12
Formatsame
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Behavior Over Time Graph, Trend Hypotheses, Key EventsIdea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list
Tagsno overlap
Systems thinkingPatternsDynamics
BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas
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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
Paper illustration of Design Charrette with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Design Charrette
Iceberg Model method illustration showing its working structure
Systems Thinking
Iceberg Model