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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Iceberg Model |  Operations Change Analysis |  Decision Making Force Field Analysis |  Systems Thinking Behavior Over Time Graph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | For a deviation after a change, the method isolates the influence of the altered condition. It narrows down which differences are relevant and which are just accompanying noise. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 45-120 min | 45-90 min | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-10 | 2-6 | 3-12 | 1-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Iceberg Worksheet, Pattern Notes, Intervention Ideas | Change Matrix, Cause Hypotheses, Validation Questions, Action List | Force Field Map, Change Levers, Risk Notes | Behavior Over Time Graph, Trend Hypotheses, Key Events |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingRoot causePatterns | ChangeRoot causeTroubleshootingComparison | ChangeDecisionStrategy | Systems thinkingPatternsDynamics |