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Criterion
Causal Loop Diagram workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Systems Thinking
Causal Loop Diagram
Paper illustration of a calm four-quadrant Assumption Map with hypothesis cards and emphasis on important assumptions with little evidence.
Product Discovery
Assumption Mapping
Purposedifferent
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.When assumptions still sit unordered in the room, it weighs uncertainty against leverage. It makes visible which hypotheses should be checked first.
Complexitysame
MediumMedium
Timedifferent
1-3 h45-60 min
Participantssame
2-82-8
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage PointsAssumption map, Test backlog, Risk ranking
Tagsno overlap
FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics
AssumptionsRiskExperimentsValidation
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Paper illustration of Riskiest Assumption Test with a method-specific labelled workspace.
Product Discovery
Riskiest Assumption Test
Stock and Flow Diagram method illustration showing its working structure
Systems Thinking
Stock and Flow Diagram
Paper illustration of an assumption matrix with prioritized test cards
Decision Making
Assumption Surfacing