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| Criterion |  Decision Making Decision Matrix |  Systems Thinking Iceberg Model |  Systems Thinking Current Reality Tree |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When several options collide with several criteria, comparison quickly becomes subjective. A Decision Matrix makes the trade-off visible and brings weighting, criteria, and options into a shared logic. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 30-60 min | 2-6 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-10 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Decision Matrix, Scoring Rationale, Selected Option | Iceberg Worksheet, Pattern Notes, Intervention Ideas | Current Reality Tree, Core Problems, Intervention Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | DecisionCriteriaScoringTradeoffs | Systems thinkingRoot causePatterns | Systems thinkingRoot causeConstraintsCausality |
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