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Paper illustration of Leverage Points with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Leverage Points
Paper illustration for TOWS Matrix.
Business Strategy
TOWS Matrix
Paper illustration for Behavior Over Time Graph.
Systems Thinking
Behavior Over Time Graph
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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.The TOWS Matrix connects internal strengths and weaknesses with external opportunities and threats into action-oriented strategies. It goes a step further than a pure stocktaking.A Behavior Over Time Graph shows how a metric or observation develops over time. The method makes trends, breaks, and recurring patterns visible that get lost in snapshots.
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Half day1-2 h20-45 min
Participantsdifferent
3-123-101-10
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WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop + async
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Leverage Map, Action StrategyTOWS Matrix, Strategic Options, Priority ActionsBehavior Over Time Graph, Trend Hypotheses, Key Events
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Systems thinkingChangeStrategy
StrategyAnalysisOptions
Systems thinkingPatternsDynamics
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Paper illustration of System Archetypes with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
System Archetypes
Paper illustration of System Dynamics Simulation with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
System Dynamics Simulation
A paper-based illustration representing Wardley Mapping with its core stages and visible working result.
Systems Thinking
Wardley Mapping
Causal Loop Diagram workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Systems Thinking
Causal Loop Diagram