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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Causal Loop Diagram |  Decision Making OODA Loop |  Systems Thinking Behavior Over Time Graph |  Systems Thinking Leverage Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared. The OODA Loop holds observing, orienting, deciding, and acting together as a recurring rhythm so reaction does not slide into inertia. | 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. | Leverage Points show exactly where interventions in a system produce a disproportionate effect. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a leverage map and action strategy. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 15-60 min je Zyklus | 20-45 min | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1-8 | 1-10 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates | Behavior Over Time Graph, Trend Hypotheses, Key Events | Leverage Map, Action Strategy |
Tagsno overlap | FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy | Systems thinkingPatternsDynamics | Systems thinkingChangeStrategy |