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Criterion
Paper illustration for Behavior Over Time Graph.
Systems Thinking
Behavior Over Time Graph
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Decision Making
Pareto Analysis
Iceberg Model method illustration showing its working structure
Systems Thinking
Iceberg Model
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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.In many problem situations, effect is distributed unequally across many causes. A Pareto Analysis separates the few drivers with high leverage from the long remainder and focuses attention on what measurably moves the needle.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.
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20-45 min30-60 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
1-101-62-10
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Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Behavior Over Time Graph, Trend Hypotheses, Key EventsPareto Chart, Top Causes, Focus ListIceberg Worksheet, Pattern Notes, Intervention Ideas
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Systems thinkingPatternsDynamics
PrioritizationQualityFocusRoot cause
Systems thinkingRoot causePatterns
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Paper illustration of System Archetypes with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
System Archetypes
Paper illustration for 8D Problem Solving.
Operations
8D Problem Solving
Causal Loop Diagram workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Systems Thinking
Causal Loop Diagram
Paper illustration for Current Reality Tree
Systems Thinking
Current Reality Tree