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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking System Dynamics Simulation |  Systems Thinking Iceberg Model |  Operations 5 Whys |  Systems Thinking Behavior Over Time Graph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | For a single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description. | A Behavior Over Time Graph shows how a metric or observation develops over time. The method makes trends, breaks, and recurring patterns visible that get lost in snapshots. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | Mehrere Tage bis Wochen | 30-60 min | 15-30 min | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 Modellierende, Stakeholder asynchron | 2-10 | 2-6 | 1-10 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Simulation Model, Scenario Reports | Iceberg Worksheet, Pattern Notes, Intervention Ideas | Root cause notes, Countermeasures | Behavior Over Time Graph, Trend Hypotheses, Key Events |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingDynamicsSimulationAnalysis | Systems thinkingRoot causePatterns | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving | Systems thinkingPatternsDynamics |