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Criterion
A paper-based illustration representing Design Sprint with its core stages and visible working result.
Innovation
Design Sprint
Paper illustration for Soft Systems Methodology.
Systems Thinking
Soft Systems Methodology
Purposedifferent
When the product question is unclear and time pressure is high, the method takes a team from an open idea to a testable solution. It connects problem understanding, decision, and learning in one compact format, lowering the risk of spending a lot of energy on a mere guess.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.
Complexitysame
HighHigh
Timedifferent
4-5 Tage0.5-3 Tage
Participantsdifferent
5-85-15
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Prototype, Test Findings, Decision RationaleRich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda
Tagsno overlap
Design sprintPrototypeValidationInnovation
Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking
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Paper illustration for Cynefin Workshop.
Decision Making
Cynefin Workshop
Design Thinking as a learning loop: an observation notebook, a focused problem statement, different idea sketches, a cardboard prototype and user-test notes. Feedback leads to new understanding.
Innovation
Design Thinking
Rich Picture workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Systems Thinking
Rich Picture
Paper illustration for Solution Interview
Product Discovery
Solution Interview