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Stock and Flow Diagram method illustration showing its working structure
Systems Thinking
Stock and Flow Diagram
Purpose
A Stock and Flow Diagram shows how stocks, inflows, and outflows shape a system over time. It is especially suited when growth, delays, or capacity limits determine the dynamics.
Complexity
High
Time
2-6 h
Participants
1-6
Format
Workshop + async
Output
Stock and Flow Model, Dynamics Notes, Simulation Hypotheses
Tags
DynamicsSimulationFeedbackSystems thinking
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