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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Causal Loop Diagram |  Decision Making Pre-Mortem |
|---|---|---|
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 early initiatives with many uncertainties, planning quickly turns too optimistic. A pre-mortem makes the expected failure visible in advance and sharpens the view of causes, gaps, and countermeasures. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 20–45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | Small cross-functional group |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points | Risk list, Mitigation plan, Assumption log |
Tagsno overlap | FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics | RiskDecisionFailurePlanning |
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