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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Iceberg Model |  Systems Thinking System Archetypes |
|---|---|---|
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. | System Archetypes make recurring dynamics such as Fixes that Fail or Limits to Growth recognizable. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as an archetype assignment and lever list. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-10 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Iceberg Worksheet, Pattern Notes, Intervention Ideas | Archetype Mapping, Lever List |
Tags2 shared | Systems thinkingRoot causePatterns | Systems thinkingPatternsDiagnosisDynamics |
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