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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking System Archetypes |  Systems Thinking Iceberg Model |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | System Archetypes make recurring dynamics such as Fixes that Fail or Limits to Growth recognizable. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as an archetype assignment and lever list. | 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 | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 90-180 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Archetype Mapping, Lever List | Iceberg Worksheet, Pattern Notes, Intervention Ideas |
Tags2 shared | Systems thinkingPatternsDiagnosisDynamics | Systems thinkingRoot causePatterns |
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