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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Behavior Over Time Graph |  Growth Flywheel |  Systems Thinking Causal Loop Diagram |  Growth Funnel Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | Growth often breaks down where a reinforcing mechanism builds up too much friction. A Flywheel shows the cycle of value, repetition, and reinforcement meant to sustain growth. | 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 many visitors or users drop off along the way, the reason behind the number often stays hidden. Funnel Analysis exposes these transitions and makes visible exactly where the path collapses. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | 60-120 min | 1-3 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 3-8 | 2-8 | 1-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Behavior Over Time Graph, Trend Hypotheses, Key Events | Flywheel Map, Friction Points, Growth Levers, Experiment Backlog | Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points | Funnel report, Drop-off analysis, Optimization hypotheses |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingPatternsDynamics | GrowthRetentionConversion | FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics | AnalyticsConversionGrowth |