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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Iceberg Model |  Decision Making DACI |  Systems Thinking Behavior Over Time Graph |  Decision Making Decision Rights 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. | In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated. | 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 organizations with many stakeholders, it often blurs who actually decides and who is merely consulted. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Decision Rights matrix and an agreement. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 30-60 min | 20-45 min | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-10 | 2-10 | 1-10 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Iceberg Worksheet, Pattern Notes, Intervention Ideas | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | Behavior Over Time Graph, Trend Hypotheses, Key Events | Decision Rights Matrix, Agreement |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingRoot causePatterns | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | Systems thinkingPatternsDynamics | DecisionGovernanceAlignmentResponsibility |