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Paper illustration for Pareto Analysis
Decision Making
Pareto Analysis
Causal Loop Diagram workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Systems Thinking
Causal Loop Diagram
Purposedifferent
In many problem situations, effect is distributed unequally across many causes. A Pareto Analysis separates the few drivers with high leverage from the long remainder and focuses attention on what measurably moves the needle.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
LowMedium
Timedifferent
30-60 min1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
1-62-8
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Pareto Chart, Top Causes, Focus ListCausal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points
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PrioritizationQualityFocusRoot cause
FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics
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Current Reality Tree
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Stock and Flow Diagram
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Systems Thinking
Behavior Over Time Graph