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Criterion
Paper illustration of Leverage Points with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Leverage Points
Paper illustration for Change Analysis.
Operations
Change Analysis
Causal Loop Diagram workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Systems Thinking
Causal Loop Diagram
Purposedifferent
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.For a deviation after a change, the method isolates the influence of the altered condition. It narrows down which differences are relevant and which are just accompanying noise.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.
Complexitydifferent
HighMediumMedium
Timedifferent
Half day45-120 min1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
3-122-62-8
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Leverage Map, Action StrategyChange Matrix, Cause Hypotheses, Validation Questions, Action ListCausal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points
Tagsno overlap
Systems thinkingChangeStrategy
ChangeRoot causeTroubleshootingComparison
FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics
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Paper illustration for Current Reality Tree
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Current Reality Tree
Stock and Flow Diagram method illustration showing its working structure
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Stock and Flow Diagram
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