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Criterion
Causal Loop Diagram workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Systems Thinking
Causal Loop Diagram
A paper-based illustration representing Brainstorming with its core stages and visible working result.
Innovation
Brainstorming
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 a team faces an open question with many obvious directions, the method first creates breadth instead of premature commitment. It separates idea flow from evaluation and makes lines of thought visible, creating a pool for selection and further development.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLow
Timedifferent
1-3 h30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
2-84-12
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage PointsIdea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist
Tagsno overlap
FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics
BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence
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Paper illustration of the Lotus Blossom working structure.
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Paper illustration of Design Charrette with its method-specific working model.
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Paper illustration of Rapid Ideation with its method-specific working model.
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Paper illustration for Reverse Brainstorming
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