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Paper illustration of System Dynamics Simulation with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
System Dynamics Simulation
Iceberg Model method illustration showing its working structure
Systems Thinking
Iceberg Model
Purposedifferent
System Dynamics Simulation makes assumptions about time, delay, and feedback testable through experiments. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a simulation model and scenario reports.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.
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HighLow
Timedifferent
Mehrere Tage bis Wochen30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
1-5 Modellierende, Stakeholder asynchron2-10
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Simulation Model, Scenario ReportsIceberg Worksheet, Pattern Notes, Intervention Ideas
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Systems thinkingDynamicsSimulationAnalysis
Systems thinkingRoot causePatterns
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Paper illustration for Behavior Over Time Graph.
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Behavior Over Time Graph
Stock and Flow Diagram method illustration showing its working structure
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Stock and Flow Diagram
Paper illustration of System Archetypes with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
System Archetypes
Causal Loop Diagram workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Systems Thinking
Causal Loop Diagram