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Criterion
Causal Loop Diagram workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Systems Thinking
Causal Loop Diagram
Paper illustration of the Force Field Analysis working structure.
Decision Making
Force Field Analysis
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 change initiatives, supporting and restraining forces sit at the table at the same time. Force Field Analysis makes these tensions explicit and shows where change can be pushed forward by strengthening or relieving.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLow
Timedifferent
1-3 h45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
2-83-12
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage PointsForce Field Map, Change Levers, Risk Notes
Tagsno overlap
FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics
ChangeDecisionStrategy
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Paper illustration of Leverage Points with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Leverage Points
Paper illustration for OODA Loop.
Decision Making
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Stock and Flow Diagram method illustration showing its working structure
Systems Thinking
Stock and Flow Diagram
A paper-based illustration representing Wardley Mapping with its core stages and visible working result.
Systems Thinking
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