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Paper illustration for Soft Systems Methodology.
Systems Thinking
Soft Systems Methodology
Paper illustration for Current Reality Tree
Systems Thinking
Current Reality Tree
Purposedifferent
Soft Systems Methodology helps explore unclear or politically charged problems systematically. Instead of forcing a quick answer, the method builds a shared understanding of perspectives and room for action.A Current Reality Tree condenses many symptoms into a few causal chains. The method makes visible which core problems drive several negative effects at once.
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HighHigh
Timedifferent
0.5-3 Tage2-6 h
Participantsdifferent
5-153-8
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change AgendaCurrent Reality Tree, Core Problems, Intervention Ideas
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Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking
Systems thinkingRoot causeConstraintsCausality
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Causal Loop Diagram workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Systems Thinking
Causal Loop Diagram
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