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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Causal Loop Diagram |  Systems Thinking Stock and Flow Diagram |  Systems Thinking Futures Wheel |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | A Stock and Flow Diagram shows how stocks, inflows, and outflows shape a system over time. It is especially suited when growth, delays, or capacity limits determine the dynamics. | The Futures Wheel helps explore the consequences of a decision, a trend, or a strategic move in a structured way. It makes visible which first, second, and third-order effects could arise from an event. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 2-6 h | 60-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1-6 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points | Stock and Flow Model, Dynamics Notes, Simulation Hypotheses | Futures Wheel, Consequence Chains, Strategic Signals |
Tags1 shared | FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics | DynamicsSimulationFeedbackSystems thinking | ForesightSystems thinkingSignals |
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