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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Iceberg Model |  Systems Thinking Behavior Over Time Graph |  Decision Making Force Field Analysis |  Systems Thinking Wardley 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. | In change initiatives, supporting and restraining forces sit at the table at the same time. Force Field Analysis makes these tensions explicit and shows where change can be pushed forward by strengthening or relieving. | Wardley Mapping makes visible where an offering stands today and where it can evolve. The method connects user need, value chain, and evolution stages into a strategic basis for platform, build, or buy decisions. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 20-45 min | 45-90 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-10 | 1-10 | 3-12 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Iceberg Worksheet, Pattern Notes, Intervention Ideas | Behavior Over Time Graph, Trend Hypotheses, Key Events | Force Field Map, Change Levers, Risk Notes | Wardley Map, Strategic Options, Evolution Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingRoot causePatterns | Systems thinkingPatternsDynamics | ChangeDecisionStrategy | StrategySystems thinkingDynamics |