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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Behavior Over Time Graph |  Systems Thinking Polarity Mapping |  Operations 5 Whys |  Systems Thinking Iceberg Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | Polarity Mapping makes tensions between two opposing poles tangible, such as standardization and adaptation or control and autonomy. The method guards against making apparent either-or decisions prematurely. | For a single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | 1-2 h | 15-30 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 3-12 | 2-6 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Behavior Over Time Graph, Trend Hypotheses, Key Events | Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance Actions | Root cause notes, Countermeasures | Iceberg Worksheet, Pattern Notes, Intervention Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingPatternsDynamics | Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving | Systems thinkingRoot causePatterns |