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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Current Reality Tree |  Systems Thinking Iceberg Model |  Systems Thinking Leverage Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | A Current Reality Tree condenses many symptoms into a few causal chains. The method makes visible which core problems drive several negative effects at once. | The Iceberg Model separates visible events from patterns, structures, and mental models. This turns a single observation into a deeper understanding of why a problem keeps recurring. | 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 | High | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 2-6 h | 30-60 min | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 2-10 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Current Reality Tree, Core Problems, Intervention Ideas | Iceberg Worksheet, Pattern Notes, Intervention Ideas | Leverage Map, Action Strategy |
Tags1 shared | Systems thinkingRoot causeConstraintsCausality | Systems thinkingRoot causePatterns | Systems thinkingChangeStrategy |
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