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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Ontology Design Patterns |  Systems Thinking Future Reality Tree |  Systems Thinking Iceberg Model |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Ontology Design Patterns provide reusable building blocks for recurring modeling problems. The method brings structure to the search for clean concepts, relationships, and roles. | A Future Reality Tree shows how desired actions are meant to lead to a better system state. The method checks whether a path of change holds together logically before time flows into implementation. | 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 | Medium | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h pro Pattern | 2-4 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-6 | 3-8 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Selected Patterns, Adapted Schema Fragments, Pattern Documentation | Future Reality Tree, Negative Branches, Assumption List, Improved Injections | Iceberg Worksheet, Pattern Notes, Intervention Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | OntologyPatternsReuseSemanticModeling | Theory of ConstraintsSystems thinkingChange | Systems thinkingRoot causePatterns |
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