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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Iceberg Model |  Systems Thinking Behavior Over Time Graph |  Product Discovery Assumption Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | A Behavior Over Time Graph shows how a metric or observation develops over time. The method makes trends, breaks, and recurring patterns visible that get lost in snapshots. | When assumptions still sit unordered in the room, it weighs uncertainty against leverage. It makes visible which hypotheses should be checked first. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 20-45 min | 45-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-10 | 1-10 | 2-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Iceberg Worksheet, Pattern Notes, Intervention Ideas | Behavior Over Time Graph, Trend Hypotheses, Key Events | Assumption map, Test backlog, Risk ranking |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingRoot causePatterns | Systems thinkingPatternsDynamics | AssumptionsRiskExperimentsValidation |
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