**Dimensions** * *[[Tool Attributes]]:* #framework #taxonomy #learning-tool #simple-graphic #research-driven * *[[Stakeholders]]:* #practitioners * *[[Value Generation]]: #sustainable-value * *[[Sustainability Strategy]]:* #systems-thinking The [Iceberg Model](https://ecochallenge.org/iceberg-model/) is a #framework that helps individuals and organizations understand the underlying factors that contribute to complex problems. The model is based on the idea that many problems have visible and tangible symptoms, but the underlying causes are often hidden beneath the surface, much like an iceberg. The tool allows users to employ #systems-thinking by exploring the different layers of the iceberg, from the visible symptoms to the deeper systemic factors that contribute to the problem. Rather than reacting to individual problems that arise, a systems thinker will ask about relationships to other activities within the system, look for patterns over time, and seek root causes. The Iceberg Model is a #learning-tool that is designed to be used in group settings, encouraging collaboration and dialogue around complex issues. ![[Previous Versions/Version 1/Files/Iceberg-Model.width-800.png]]