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Systems ThinkingMapping toolLow

Behavior Over Time Graph

Traces developments over time and reveals turning points, patterns, and possible causes of a trend.

Open method

Sources

Behavior Over Time Graphthinkingtoolsstudio.waterscenterst.org

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3 method sketches

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Systems ThinkingMapping toolMedium

CATWOE Analysis

Sharpens an ambiguous problem situation through perspectives, transformation, and boundaries up to a root definition.

Open method

Sources

CATWOE Analysisopen.edu

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Systems ThinkingMapping toolMedium

Causal Loop Diagram

Draws feedback, reinforcement, and balance so patterns, levers, and side effects become understandable.

Open method

Sources

Causal loop diagram paper · System Dynamics Societyproceedings.systemdynamics.org Stock and Flow Mapping · System Thinking for Architectssystem-thinking.meierhoff-systems.de

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Systems ThinkingMapping toolHigh

Current Reality Tree

Clarifies connections, patterns, and leverage points by collecting undesirable effects, formulating causal links, and deriving interventions.

Open method

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Flying Logic: Current Reality Treedocs.flyinglogic.com

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Systems ThinkingMapping toolMedium

Evaporating Cloud

Explains a conflict through positions, needs, the shared objective, and the assumptions that keep the conflict in place.

Open method

Sources

Evaporating Cloudlearningcenter.tocico.org

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2 method sketches

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Systems ThinkingMapping toolHigh

Future Reality Tree

Tests a planned change against desired effects and uncovers side effects, assumptions, and weak points.

Open method

Sources

Future Reality Treelearningcenter.tocico.org

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Systems ThinkingMapping toolMedium

Futures Wheel

Arranges direct and indirect consequences of a change radially, so future impacts and cascades of consequences become visible.

Open method

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The Millennium Project: Futures Research Methodologymillennium-project.org

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2 method sketches

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Systems ThinkingAnalysis methodLow

Iceberg Model

Layers events, patterns, structures, and mental models to find deeper causes and interventions.

Open method

Sources

Introduction to Systems Thinkingthesystemsthinker.com From Event Thinking to Systems Thinkingthesystemsthinker.com

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Systems ThinkingProcess modelHigh

Intervention Mapping

Links problem, target group, determinants, and actions into an actionable change program with evaluation.

Open method

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Intervention Mappinginterventionmapping.com

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Systems ThinkingMapping toolHigh

Leverage Points

Moves relationships, patterns, and leverage toward a concrete result through "introduce the twelve leverage points", "collect planned actions", and "formulate a strategy across multiple levers".

Open method

Sources

Donella Meadows: Leverage Pointsdonellameadows.org

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1 method sketches

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Systems ThinkingMapping toolMedium

Polarity Mapping

Clarifies connections, patterns, and leverage points by treating the issue as a polarity, naming the poles, and defining balance actions.

Open method

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Polarity Thinkingpolaritypartnerships.com And: Making a Difference by Leveraging Polarity, Paradox or Dilemmapolaritypartnerships.com

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1 method sketches

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Systems ThinkingMapping toolLow

Rich Picture

Makes an unclear problem situation visible with actors, tensions, and flows before premature solutions emerge.

Open method

Sources

Rich pictures · Open University OpenLearnopen.edu

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Systems ThinkingProcess modelHigh

Soft Systems Methodology

Develops a conceptual picture from a rich picture and root definitions for difficult organizational issues.

Open method

Sources

Soft Systems Methodologyopen.edu

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Systems ThinkingMapping toolHigh

Stock and Flow Diagram

Models stocks, inflows and outflows, and delays to understand dynamics, bottlenecks, and capacity.

Open method

Sources

System Dynamics Learning Guidepressbooks.lib.jmu.edu

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Systems ThinkingMapping toolHigh

System Archetypes

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

Open method

Sources

The Systems Thinker: Systems Archetypesthesystemsthinker.com

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Systems ThinkingAnalysis methodHigh

System Dynamics Simulation

Moves relationships, patterns, and leverage toward a concrete result through "define the question and time horizon", "define stocks and flows", and "run scenarios and vary assumptions".

Open method

Sources

MIT System Dynamics in Education Project: Road Mapssystemdynamics.org

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Systems ThinkingMapping toolMedium

Systems Mapping

Arranges components, relationships, and flows into a system picture that exposes dependencies and levers.

Open method

Sources

Systems maps | OpenLearnopen.edu

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Systems ThinkingPlanning toolHigh

Theory of Change

Clarifies connections, patterns, and leverage points by articulating long-term impact, working backward from outcomes, and defining measurement points and risks.

Open method

Sources

Center for Theory of Changetheoryofchange.org

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Systems ThinkingProcess modelHigh

Theory of Constraints Thinking Process

Moves from current problems through core conflicts and future logic to a viable path through a bottleneck.

Open method

Sources

Theory of Constraints Thinking Processlearningcenter.tocico.org

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Systems ThinkingAnalysis methodLow

VUCA Scan

Structures a situation along Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity to derive matching logics of action.

Open method

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U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center: VUCAusawc.libanswers.com

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1 method sketches

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Systems ThinkingMapping toolMedium

Wardley Mapping

Maps value creation and evolution stages so strategic options, levers, and market movements become legible.

Open method

Sources

Introduction · Learn Wardley Mappinglearnwardleymapping.com