Characteristics of causal loop diagrams
Two main elements
Variables: hard (profit, productivity) or soft (morale, trust)
Arrows: causal relationship between two variables
Puroses (direct)
Show cause-effect links
Indicate direction (polarity) of each link
Denote (major) feddback loops and their polarity
Purpose (indirect)
capturing hypothesis about causes of dynamics
eliciting and capturing mental models of individuals or teams
communication importnan feedback that is believed to be responsible for a problem
What is a positive link between variables and how is it presented?
What is a negative link between variables and how is it presented?
What is the difference between an reinforcing (positive) and balancing (negative) feedback loops?
Name the syntax for each.
When connectiong multiple feedback loops, when is the whole positive or negative?
Limits to grow
Eroding goals
Escalation
Succes to the succesful. What are the consequences when connecting resources to success?
Fixes that fail: Why does this happen?
Shifting the burden
Tradegy of the commons
Growth and underinvestment
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