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| Criterion | ![]() Decision Making Argument Mapping | ![]() Systems Thinking VUCA Scan | ![]() Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When statements, evidence, and counterarguments get mixed up, a debate quickly loses its structure. Argument Mapping breaks a thesis down into its reasoning and makes visible what it really rests on. | 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. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 30-90 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 1-10 | 2-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Argument Map, Evidence Gaps, Decision Rationale | VUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning Plan | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | SensemakingDecisionRationale | SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio |
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