What is Causal Loop Diagram (CLD)?
A causal loop diagram is a tool used in Systems Thinking to visualize a system’s structure. It uses arrows to show how different elements in a system affect each other. A “Causal Loop Diagram” is a graphical representation of the system.
The diagrams have different symbols that show if one thing is increasing another (a positive link) or decreasing it (a negative link). You can use the symbols to trace the loops in the system and see if they are reinforcing or balancing.