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Criterion
Paper illustration of Leverage Points with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Leverage Points
Systems Mapping method illustration showing its working structure
Systems Thinking
Systems Mapping
Paper illustration for Fishbowl Discussion.
Facilitation
Fishbowl Discussion
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.Systems Mapping arranges elements, relationships, and boundaries so a complex field becomes legible at a glance. The overview stabilizes the overall picture before detail work or steering begins.When a controversial topic needs depth and discipline at the same time, Fishbowl Discussion makes the structure of the conversation transparent. The format keeps the core small enough for real dialogue and open enough for controlled turnover.
Complexitydifferent
HighMediumMedium
Timedifferent
Half day1-3 h45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
3-123-128-80
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Leverage Map, Action StrategySystem Map, Dependencies, Leverage PointsDiscussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions
Tagsno overlap
Systems thinkingChangeStrategy
Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange
FacilitationDialogueLarge group
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Paper illustration for World Café.
Facilitation
World Café
Paper illustration for Alignment Mapping.
Facilitation
Alignment Mapping
Context Map workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Domain Modeling
Context Map