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| Criterion | ![]() Decision Making Cynefin Workshop | ![]() Business Strategy TOWS Matrix |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When problems are unclear, chaotic, or only seemingly familiar, standard recipes fall short. A Cynefin Workshop sorts situations by the nature of their problem and connects them with matching action logic. | The TOWS Matrix connects internal strengths and weaknesses with external opportunities and threats into action-oriented strategies. It goes a step further than a pure stocktaking. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 60-180 min | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 4-20 | 3-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Cynefin Map, Domain-specific Actions, Sensemaking Notes | TOWS Matrix, Strategic Options, Priority Actions |
Tagsno overlap | ComplexitySensemakingDecision | StrategyAnalysisOptions |
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