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| Criterion | ![]() Systems Thinking Behavior Over Time Graph | ![]() Systems Thinking Iceberg Model | ![]() Decision Making Argument Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | When statements, evidence, and counterarguments get mixed up, a debate quickly loses its structure. Argument Mapping breaks a thesis down into its reasoning and makes visible what it really rests on. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | 30-60 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 2-10 | 1-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Behavior Over Time Graph, Trend Hypotheses, Key Events | Iceberg Worksheet, Pattern Notes, Intervention Ideas | Argument Map, Evidence Gaps, Decision Rationale |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingPatternsDynamics | Systems thinkingRoot causePatterns | SensemakingDecisionRationale |
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