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Criterion
Paper illustration of a branching impact map with a Why goal at the root, actor circles, How behavior changes and What options.
Product Strategy
Impact Mapping
Paper illustration of Leverage Points with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Leverage Points
Causal Loop Diagram workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Systems Thinking
Causal Loop Diagram
Purposedifferent
When a goal needs to be connected to several possible paths, it shows chains of impact instead of feature lists. It connects business goal, behavior change, and measures.Leverage Points show exactly where interventions in a system produce a disproportionate effect. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a leverage map and action strategy.A Causal Loop Diagram makes feedback, reinforcement, and balance in a system legible. It uncovers side effects and self-reinforcement that stay hidden in linear explanations.
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MediumHighMedium
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45-90 minHalf day1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
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WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Impact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery OptionsLeverage Map, Action StrategyCausal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points
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OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning
Systems thinkingChangeStrategy
FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics
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Stock and Flow Diagram method illustration showing its working structure
Systems Thinking
Stock and Flow Diagram
Paper illustration for Theory of Change
Systems Thinking
Theory of Change
A paper-based illustration representing Wardley Mapping with its core stages and visible working result.
Systems Thinking
Wardley Mapping
Paper illustration for Behavior Over Time Graph.
Systems Thinking
Behavior Over Time Graph