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Iceberg

Reveal that the visible problem is merely a symptom of a deeper root cause

Category
Analysis
Structure
The Symptom (Visible) -> The System (Hidden) -> The Root Cause
Best for
Consulting, complex problem solving, organizational change
Source
Systems Thinking
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Definition What is it?

Reveal that the visible problem is merely a symptom of a deeper root cause

Structure How is it structured?

The Symptom (Visible) -> The System (Hidden) -> The Root Cause

Best fit When does it fit best?

Consulting, complex problem solving, organizational change

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