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Criterion
Causal Loop Diagram workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Systems Thinking
Causal Loop Diagram
Paper illustration of Decision Rights Mapping with its method-specific working model.
Decision Making
Decision Rights 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.In organizations with many stakeholders, it often blurs who actually decides and who is merely consulted. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Decision Rights matrix and an agreement.
Complexitysame
MediumMedium
Timedifferent
1-3 h90-180 min
Participantsdifferent
2-84-12
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage PointsDecision Rights Matrix, Agreement
Tagsno overlap
FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics
DecisionGovernanceAlignmentResponsibility
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Systems Thinking
Stock and Flow Diagram
Paper illustration for Behavior Over Time Graph.
Systems Thinking
Behavior Over Time Graph
Paper illustration for Current Reality Tree
Systems Thinking
Current Reality Tree