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Paper illustration of Decision Rights Mapping with its method-specific working model.
Decision Making
Decision Rights Mapping
Iceberg Model method illustration showing its working structure
Systems Thinking
Iceberg Model
Purposedifferent
In organizations with many stakeholders, it often blurs who actually decides and who is merely consulted. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Decision Rights matrix and an agreement.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.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLow
Timedifferent
90-180 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
4-122-10
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Decision Rights Matrix, AgreementIceberg Worksheet, Pattern Notes, Intervention Ideas
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DecisionGovernanceAlignmentResponsibility
Systems thinkingRoot causePatterns
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