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Criterion
Paper illustration of a calm four-quadrant Assumption Map with hypothesis cards and emphasis on important assumptions with little evidence.
Product Discovery
Assumption Mapping
Paper illustration for Soft Systems Methodology.
Systems Thinking
Soft Systems Methodology
Purposedifferent
When assumptions still sit unordered in the room, it weighs uncertainty against leverage. It makes visible which hypotheses should be checked first.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.
Complexitydifferent
MediumHigh
Timedifferent
45-60 min0.5-3 Tage
Participantsdifferent
2-85-15
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Assumption map, Test backlog, Risk rankingRich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda
Tagsno overlap
AssumptionsRiskExperimentsValidation
Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking
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Paper illustration of Riskiest Assumption Test with a method-specific labelled workspace.
Product Discovery
Riskiest Assumption Test
Paper illustration of an assumption matrix with prioritized test cards
Decision Making
Assumption Surfacing
Paper illustration for Cynefin Workshop.
Decision Making
Cynefin Workshop