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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Teach-back |  Systems Thinking Iceberg Model |  Operations Root Cause Tree Analysis |  Operations Family Tree Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Teach-back checks whether an explanation actually got through to the other person. The method makes misunderstandings visible early and strengthens shared understanding in advisory and learning situations. | 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 problem with several suspected causes, the method builds a causal structure instead of a mere list. It makes visible how causes connect and where the strongest points of leverage lie. | For a series of incidents with a similar pattern, the method arranges individual events as branches of a common origin. It makes visible which conditions keep recurring. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | 30-60 min | 1-3 h | 2-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-10 | 2-8 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Understanding Check, Clarification Notes, Learning Gaps | Iceberg Worksheet, Pattern Notes, Intervention Ideas | Cause Tree, Evidence Notes, Countermeasures | Family Tree Diagram, Pattern Notes, Systemic Measures |
Tagsno overlap | LearningUnderstandingCommunication | Systems thinkingRoot causePatterns | Root causeTreeIncidentQuality | Root causePatternsIncidentSystemic |