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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Iceberg Model |  Growth Flywheel |  Growth Funnel Analysis |  Growth A/B Testing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | Growth often breaks down where a reinforcing mechanism builds up too much friction. A Flywheel shows the cycle of value, repetition, and reinforcement meant to sustain growth. | When many visitors or users drop off along the way, the reason behind the number often stays hidden. Funnel Analysis exposes these transitions and makes visible exactly where the path collapses. | When two variants compete, discussions quickly decide by taste rather than effect. A/B Testing checks behavior under controlled conditions and separates real improvement from chance or expectation effects. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 60-120 min | 1-3 h | 1-4 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 2-10 | 3-8 | 1-5 | 1-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Iceberg Worksheet, Pattern Notes, Intervention Ideas | Flywheel Map, Friction Points, Growth Levers, Experiment Backlog | Funnel report, Drop-off analysis, Optimization hypotheses | Experiment results, Decision log, Learning summary |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingRoot causePatterns | GrowthRetentionConversion | AnalyticsConversionGrowth | ExperimentsGrowthAnalyticsValidation |