driehoekmodel

Driehoekmodel, or triangle model, is a conceptual framework that uses three interrelated dimensions represented by the corners of a triangle. It is employed to analyze balance and trade-offs among these dimensions and to visualize how decisions affect an overall system. The model can be static or dynamic, qualitative or quantitative, and serves as a tool for decision making and communication.

In its typical form, each vertex stands for a fundamental dimension, while the sides express the interactions between pairs of dimensions. The interior of the triangle indicates feasible or desirable states given certain constraints. When applied, stakeholders may assign weights, scores, or priorities to each dimension to reflect the specific context, goals, and resource limits.

Common applications occur in fields such as project management (time, cost, scope), sustainability (environment, economy, social impact), and education or organizational development (knowledge or capability, skills, attitudes or readiness). Across domains, the driehoekmodel helps identify where trade-offs occur, where improvements yield the most leverage, and where balance is needed to maintain overall performance or legitimacy.

Implementation often involves constructing a triangular diagram, indicating scores for each vertex, and analyzing the resulting position within the triangle. The method supports scenario thinking and facilitates communication among stakeholders.

Limitations include the risk of oversimplification, the assumption of three competing dimensions, and potential neglect of dynamics, interdependencies beyond the three vertices, and external constraints. It is best used as a heuristic to structure discussion rather than a precise prescriptive algorithm.