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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Iceberg Model |  Systems Thinking Current Reality Tree |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |
|---|---|---|---|
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 Current Reality Tree condenses many symptoms into a few causal chains. The method makes visible which core problems drive several negative effects at once. | An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 2-6 h | 15-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-10 | 3-8 | 1-3 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Iceberg Worksheet, Pattern Notes, Intervention Ideas | Current Reality Tree, Core Problems, Intervention Ideas | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingRoot causePatterns | Systems thinkingRoot causeConstraintsCausality | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance |
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