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Criterion
Causal Loop Diagram workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Systems Thinking
Causal Loop Diagram
Paper session grid with two time blocks, three rooms, colored session cards and an open topic pool.
Facilitation
Barcamp
Paper illustration for Fishbowl Discussion.
Facilitation
Fishbowl Discussion
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 many people can contribute knowledge and the flow should stay open, Barcamp provides a framework for self-organized sessions. The format channels energy without defining the content too narrowly in advance.When a controversial topic needs depth and discipline at the same time, Fishbowl Discussion makes the structure of the conversation transparent. The format keeps the core small enough for real dialogue and open enough for controlled turnover.
Complexitysame
MediumMediumMedium
Timedifferent
1-3 hHalber Tag bis 2 Tage45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
2-815-2008-80
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage PointsSession Board, Session Notes, Community LearningsDiscussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions
Tagsno overlap
FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics
FacilitationLarge groupLearning
FacilitationDialogueLarge group
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Paper illustration for Peer Instruction.
Knowledge Modeling
Peer Instruction
Stock and Flow Diagram method illustration showing its working structure
Systems Thinking
Stock and Flow Diagram
Paper illustration for World Café.
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World Café
Paper illustration for Behavior Over Time Graph.
Systems Thinking
Behavior Over Time Graph