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Systems Thinking

Iceberg Model

Turns relationships, patterns, and leverage points into a tangible result by describing an event, identifying patterns, and selecting interventions.

Core question: Which patterns, structures, and mental models create the recurring events, and on which layer is an intervention sustainable?

Analysis methodLowWorkshop + async
30-60 min
2-10

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Systems Thinking

System Archetypes

Moves relationships, patterns, and leverage toward a concrete result through "formulate current observations", "introduce archetype cards", and "discuss leverage and derive actions".

Core question: Which archetype best explains recurring symptoms, and which levers are typical for this archetype?

Mapping toolHighWorkshop
90-180 min
3-10

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Knowledge Modeling

Ontology Design Patterns

Reusable modeling patterns solve recurring ontology structures without redesigning the same semantic shape each time.

Core question: Which modeling pattern solves the current problem so that it fits competency questions, the existing model, and reuse strategy?

Analysis methodMediumWorkshop + async
1-3 h pro Pattern
1-6

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Operations

Family Tree Analysis

A recurring incident pattern links related cases across time so systemic causes become visible beyond one event.

Core question: Which earlier or parallel incidents form a family with the target incident, and what systemic patterns become visible through that relationship?

Mapping toolMediumWorkshop + async
2-4 h
2-6

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