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Criterion
Causal Loop Diagram workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Systems Thinking
Causal Loop Diagram
Paper illustration of Rapid Ideation with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Rapid Ideation
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.When a decision needs to be prepared quickly, the method generates many solution-close variants in a short time. It deliberately relies on pace to undercut self-censorship and perfectionism. This quickly produces a usable field for prioritization and further work.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLow
Timedifferent
1-3 h5-20 min
Participantsdifferent
2-81-20
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage PointsIdeenpool, Roh-Shortlist, Cluster
Tagsno overlap
FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics
BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed
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Innovation
Brainstorming
Paper illustration of the Lotus Blossom working structure.
Innovation
Lotus Blossom
Stock and Flow Diagram method illustration showing its working structure
Systems Thinking
Stock and Flow Diagram