ystems archetypes are one class of tools that capture the “common stories” in systems thinking— dynamic phenomena that occur repeatedly in diverse settings. They are powerful tools for diagnosing problems and identifying high-leverage interventions that will create fundamental change.

Actor maps are a type of system map designed to reveal the network of people and organizations within a given system and how they are interrelated. The aim is to gain a deeper understanding of the stakeholders' values, models, incentives, and power dynamics in the system