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Criterion
Paper illustration of DIBB with its method-specific working model.
Product Strategy
DIBB
Paper illustration of a decision table with criteria rows, weighted ratings, and a narrowly leading alternative.
Decision Making
Decision Matrix
Causal Loop Diagram workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Systems Thinking
Causal Loop Diagram
Purposedifferent
DIBB helps clarify target groups, value, goals, and priorities by making the logic behind a decision explicit. It captures results as a DIBB document, belief list, bet list, and learning report.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.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.
Complexitydifferent
LowMediumMedium
Timedifferent
1-2 h45-90 min1-3 h
Participantssame
2-82-82-8
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
DIBB document, Belief list, Bet list, Learning reportDecision Matrix, Scoring Rationale, Selected OptionCausal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points
Tagsno overlap
StrategyDecisionAssumptionsHypothesis
DecisionCriteriaScoringTradeoffs
FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics
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Systems Thinking
Stock and Flow Diagram
Paper illustration for Trade-off Analysis.
Decision Making
Trade-off Analysis
A paper-based illustration representing Wardley Mapping with its core stages and visible working result.
Systems Thinking
Wardley Mapping
Paper illustration of an assumption matrix with prioritized test cards
Decision Making
Assumption Surfacing