Shared vision planning (SVP) was developed by the US Army Crops of Engineers Institute for water Resources to integrate is planning principles with systems modeling and collaboration and provide a practical forum for making management decisions on water resources. The framework was devised and piloted on five river basins of US East Coast, following the most severe flood ever recorder in the 1960s that led to conflict between states and cities. SVP integrates seven steps of planning into a structured collaborative process called the " circle of influence"; this drives technical analysis and the development of a decision support system. For more information click here
Interactive modeling implies the development of an analytical tool that provides extremely fast and accurate dynamic visualization of a system. Stakeholders can interact and make direct changes within the tool as they use it, as well as see the results of their changes almost instantly. Such direct interaction facilities stakeholder understanding of complex physical processes. For more information click here
Fast-integrated system modeling integrates and simplifies interactions and relevant feedbacks among complex systems into a fast, low-resolution model (for example in Microsoft Excel) necessary for high-level reasoning and communication, exploratory analysis and long-term decision support that takes uncertainties into consideration. The collaborative development of this simple model promotes common understanding of integrated systems, to better support evidence-based stakeholder dialogue .
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Group model building and mediated modeling are types of participatory modeling using system dynamics. Causal loop diagrams, and/or stocks and flows are developed together with stakeholders and used to describe cause-effect relationships and feedback loops between factors and systems. The approach enhances team learning and creates a shared social reality that results in a shared understanding of the problem and the development of potential solutions.
Simplified processes of group model building that combine system dynamics with other simulation models are also used in cooperative modeling. In these cases, stakeholders co-construct a system dynamics model, which is then normally used as input for more complex simulation models. These models are used later for analytical purposes together with stakeholders. I decision-making processes where stakeholders are located over large distances, the stakeholder engagement process can take place via web interfaces. For more information click here
Bayesian modeling is typically used in decision-making processes which consider probabilities of occurrence. This approach supports decision-making under conditions of uncertainty as it helps define the conditional probabilistic relations between variables in the network. The uncertainties associated with these probabilities are presented in a transparent way and analyzed together with stakeholders.For more information click here
In companion modeling, stakeholders are typically involved in the co-construction of computer-based simulation models, agent-based models and in role-playing games for natural resource management, particularly at the community level. In other cases, it is more convenient for stakeholders to make use of the agent-based model as an analytical tool(participatory simulation)rather than to actually build it. In both approaches, the aim is to enhance shared learning dialogues.For more information click here
Collaborative modeling using network environments for stakeholder participation combines participatory process supported by a socio-technical framework. Simulation models are developed with a focus on social learning to elevate awareness of flood risk and facilitate planning activities. The process is supported by a web-based collaborative platform.