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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Causal Loop Diagram |  Decision Making Decision Rights Mapping |  Decision Making DACI |  Systems Thinking Behavior Over Time Graph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 90-180 min | 30-60 min | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 4-12 | 2-10 | 1-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points | Decision Rights Matrix, Agreement | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | Behavior Over Time Graph, Trend Hypotheses, Key Events |
Tagsno overlap | FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics | DecisionGovernanceAlignmentResponsibility | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | Systems thinkingPatternsDynamics |