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Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
Operations
ABC Analysis
Paper illustration for Soft Systems Methodology.
Systems Thinking
Soft Systems Methodology
Paper illustration of VUCA Scan with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
VUCA Scan
Purposedifferent
With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention.Soft Systems Methodology helps explore unclear or politically charged problems systematically. Instead of forcing a quick answer, the method builds a shared understanding of perspectives and room for action.The VUCA Scan helps read difficult situations more precisely. Instead of treating unclarity as generally complicated, the method separates fast change, missing knowledge, systemic entanglement, and ambiguous interpretation.
Complexitydifferent
LowHighLow
Timedifferent
30-60 min0.5-3 Tage30-90 min
Participantsdifferent
1-55-151-10
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control ListRich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change AgendaVUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning Plan
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PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking
SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight
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Business Strategy
Three Horizons
Paper illustration of a two-by-two Ansoff Matrix with four growth directions
Business Strategy
Ansoff Matrix
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Decision Making
Cynefin Workshop
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Systems Thinking
Futures Wheel