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Criterion
Paper illustration of the Lightning Decision Jam working structure.
Facilitation
Decision Jam
Paper illustration for Soft Systems Methodology.
Systems Thinking
Soft Systems Methodology
Purposedifferent
When a decision is stuck, Decision Jam loosens the knot through structured separation of problem, idea, and selection. The format creates movement without jumping prematurely at the first seemingly elegant answer.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
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Timedifferent
60-90 min0.5-3 Tage
Participantsdifferent
4-105-15
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Problem Cluster, Prioritized Challenge, ExperimentRich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda
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FacilitationDecisionProblem solvingWorkshop
Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking
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Paper illustration for Cynefin Workshop.
Decision Making
Cynefin Workshop
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Decision Making
Argument Mapping
Paper illustration of the Consensus Workshop working structure.
Facilitation
Consensus Workshop
Paper illustration for Kepner-Tregoe
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Kepner-Tregoe