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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Behavior Over Time Graph |  Systems Thinking Polarity Mapping |  Systems Thinking Stock and Flow Diagram |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | A Stock and Flow Diagram shows how stocks, inflows, and outflows shape a system over time. It is especially suited when growth, delays, or capacity limits determine the dynamics. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | 1-2 h | 2-6 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 3-12 | 1-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Behavior Over Time Graph, Trend Hypotheses, Key Events | Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance Actions | Stock and Flow Model, Dynamics Notes, Simulation Hypotheses |
Tags1 shared | Systems thinkingPatternsDynamics | Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership | DynamicsSimulationFeedbackSystems thinking |
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