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Iceberg Model method illustration showing its working structure
Systems Thinking
Iceberg Model
Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
Operations
ABC Analysis
Purposedifferent
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.With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention.
Complexitysame
LowLow
Timesame
30-60 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
2-101-5
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Iceberg Worksheet, Pattern Notes, Intervention IdeasABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List
Tagsno overlap
Systems thinkingRoot causePatterns
PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
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Paper illustration for Behavior Over Time Graph.
Systems Thinking
Behavior Over Time Graph
Paper illustration for Current Reality Tree
Systems Thinking
Current Reality Tree
Paper illustration for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Operations
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Paper illustration of Family Tree Analysis with its method-specific working model.
Operations
Family Tree Analysis