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| Criterion |  Operations Kepner-Tregoe |  Systems Thinking Iceberg Model |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a disturbance that's hard to pin down, the method cleanly separates problem, cause, and decision. It reduces mixing when symptoms allow several interpretations. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-8 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Problem Analysis, Decision Analysis, Risk Plan | Iceberg Worksheet, Pattern Notes, Intervention Ideas |
Tags1 shared | Problem solvingRoot causeDecisionOperations | Systems thinkingRoot causePatterns |
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