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| Criterion | ![]() Systems Thinking Iceberg Model | ![]() Decision Making Decision Tree |
|---|---|---|
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 decisions with follow-on paths and dependencies, a linear comparison is often not enough. A Decision Tree shows how options branch under conditions and which consequences hang on each branch. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 30-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-10 | 1-6 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Iceberg Worksheet, Pattern Notes, Intervention Ideas | Decision Tree, Option Map, Assumption List |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingRoot causePatterns | DecisionTreeOptions |
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