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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Behavior Over Time Graph |  Facilitation Six Thinking Hats |  Systems Thinking Causal Loop 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. | When a topic gets stuck too quickly in the same thinking mode, Six Thinking Hats deliberately separates the perspectives. This means facts, risks, creativity, and emotional signals get worked through one after another instead of mixed together. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | 45-90 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 4-12 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Behavior Over Time Graph, Trend Hypotheses, Key Events | Perspective Notes, Decision Inputs, Action Items | Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingPatternsDynamics | FacilitationOptionsDecision | FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics |
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