Decision Making

  1. System Mapping and Visualization
    1. Causal Loop Diagrams
      1. Variable Identification
        1. Noun-Based Variables
          1. Measurable Quantities
            1. Behavioral Variables
              1. Perception Variables
              2. Loop Identification
                1. Reinforcing Loop Marking
                  1. Balancing Loop Marking
                    1. Loop Naming
                      1. Loop Purpose
                      2. Diagram Refinement
                        1. Variable Aggregation
                          1. Clarity Enhancement
                            1. Stakeholder Review
                          2. Stock and Flow Diagrams
                            1. Stock Identification
                              1. Accumulation Variables
                                1. State Variables
                                  1. Resource Stocks
                                    1. Information Stocks
                                    2. Flow Identification
                                      1. Rate Variables
                                        1. Inflows
                                          1. Outflows
                                            1. Flow Controls
                                            2. Auxiliary Variables
                                              1. Converters
                                                1. Connectors
                                                  1. Constants
                                                    1. Graphical Functions
                                                    2. Model Structure
                                                      1. Aging Chains
                                                        1. Co-flows
                                                          1. Conveyor Delays
                                                        2. Rich Picture Development
                                                          1. Stakeholder Mapping
                                                            1. Issue Visualization
                                                              1. Relationship Illustration
                                                                1. Context Representation
                                                                2. Systems Maps
                                                                  1. Actor Maps
                                                                    1. Process Maps
                                                                      1. Impact Maps
                                                                        1. Influence Diagrams

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                                                                      5. Systemic Decision Making Process