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Paper illustration of a Concept Map with concepts and labelled links
Knowledge Modeling
Concept Mapping
Paper illustration for OODA Loop.
Decision Making
OODA Loop
Paper illustration for Future Reality Tree.
Systems Thinking
Future Reality Tree
Purposedifferent
Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly.In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared. The OODA Loop holds observing, orienting, deciding, and acting together as a recurring rhythm so reaction does not slide into inertia.A Future Reality Tree shows how desired actions are meant to lead to a better system state. The method checks whether a path of change holds together logically before time flows into implementation.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumHigh
Timedifferent
1-2 h15-60 min je Zyklus2-4 h
Participantsdifferent
1-81-83-8
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge GapsSituation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action UpdatesFuture Reality Tree, Negative Branches, Assumption List, Improved Injections
Tagsno overlap
KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking
DecisionChangeLearningStrategy
Theory of ConstraintsSystems thinkingChange
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Paper illustration of the Force Field Analysis working structure.
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Paper illustration of Leverage Points with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
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Systems Mapping method illustration showing its working structure
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Paper illustration for Argument Mapping
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