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Iceberg Model method illustration showing its working structure
Systems Thinking
Iceberg Model
Paper illustration of an activity-role table with clear RACI assignments and one highlighted accountable role per activity.
Operations
RACI Matrix
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.With unclear responsibilities across several roles or areas, the method creates unambiguous accountability logic. It reduces friction because decision, execution, contribution, and information become separately visible.
Complexitysame
LowLow
Timedifferent
30-60 min45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
2-102-8
Formatsame
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Iceberg Worksheet, Pattern Notes, Intervention IdeasRACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes
Tagsno overlap
Systems thinkingRoot causePatterns
RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations
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Paper illustration for Behavior Over Time Graph.
Systems Thinking
Behavior Over Time Graph
Paper illustration for Current Reality Tree
Systems Thinking
Current Reality Tree
Paper illustration of Decision Rights Mapping with its method-specific working model.
Decision Making
Decision Rights Mapping