Event(who does what

to whom)

Pattern(recurring patterns

of behavior)

Structures(how the parts of the

system are organized)

Mental Models(assumptions or worldviews)

My Example:

Reactive

What happened?

Adaptive

What is happening over time?

Creative

Why is this happening?

Generative

In what way have our mental models created or sustained the structures that are in place?

Iceberg Model

Adapted from: Sweeney, L. B. (2001). When a butterfly sneezes: A guide for helping kids explore interconnections in our world through favorite stories. Waltham, MA: Pegasus Communications, Inc.

Lowering the Waterline: Making the Most of the Iceberg Model © 2012 Steven Byers, M.A., Nalani Linder, M.A, and Colleen Ponto, Ed.D.

Lowering the Waterline: Making the Most of the Iceberg Model© 2012 Colleen Ponto, Ed.D.

Joe’s Flu Story:

Event(who does what

to whom)

Pattern(recurring patterns

of behavior)

Structures(how the parts of the

system are organized)

Mental Models(assumptions or worldviews)

My Example:

Reactive

What happened?

Adaptive

What is happening over time?

Creative

Why is this happening?

Generative

In what way have our mental models created or sustained the structures that are in place?

Iceberg Model

Adapted from: Sweeney, L. B. (2001). When a butterfly sneezes: A guide for helping kids explore interconnections in our world through favorite stories. Waltham, MA: Pegasus Communications, Inc.

Lowering the Waterline: Making the Most of the Iceberg Model © 2012 Steven Byers, M.A., Nalani Linder, M.A, and Colleen Ponto, Ed.D.

Lowering the Waterline: Making the Most of the Iceberg Model© 2012 Colleen Ponto, Ed.D.

Joe’s Flu Story: