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Stock and Flow Bathtubs

How to Develop Stock and Flow Diagrams to Discover the Real Drivers of Outcomes

I Recently Hired a Landscaper, and His Seasonal Ups and Downs Reminded Me of the Power of Stock and Flow Diagrams. By Visualizing His Business as a Series of Bathtubs With Faucets and Drains, the Real Constraints Became Clear. It’s a Practical Way for Small Business Owners to See Beyond Symptoms and Manage Systems.

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Iceberg

How to Develop an Iceberg Model to Find the Root Causes Behind Business Challenges

Most Owners React Only to What They Can See; A Slow Month or a Poor Launch, Without Realizing That the Real Causes Lie Deeper. The Iceberg Model Shows How Events Are Shaped by Patterns and Trends, Structures, and Mental Models. By Digging Beneath the Surface, Small Business Owners Can Uncover Leverage Points That Change Outcomes for Good.

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