The point of systems mapping is to identify leverage points and design interventions to make a difference.

Leverage Points Process
The process for identifying leverage points is as follows:
1. Identify Core Team 2. Identify Variables 3. Filter Variables 4. Create Pruned CLD 5. Create Driver Tree 6. Create CLD Matrix 7. Capture Impact Assessments 8. Identify Critical Drivers 9. Create Stakeholder Map
For a simple method of identifying leverage points in a small CLD see #8 Identify Leverage Points.