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Paper illustration for Expectation Mapping.
Facilitation
Expectation Mapping
Paper illustration of VUCA Scan with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
VUCA Scan
Paper illustration of Futures Wheel with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Futures Wheel
Purposedifferent
When roles, interfaces, or projects fail because of differing expectations, Expectation Mapping surfaces these differences. It shows what each side takes for granted and where the pictures diverge.The VUCA Scan helps read difficult situations more precisely. Instead of treating unclarity as generally complicated, the method separates fast change, missing knowledge, systemic entanglement, and ambiguous interpretation.The Futures Wheel helps explore the consequences of a decision, a trend, or a strategic move in a structured way. It makes visible which first, second, and third-order effects could arise from an event.
Complexitydifferent
LowLowMedium
Timedifferent
45-90 min30-90 min60-120 min
Participantsdifferent
3-121-103-10
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, AgreementsVUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning PlanFutures Wheel, Consequence Chains, Strategic Signals
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AlignmentStakeholdersTeam
SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight
ForesightSystems thinkingSignals
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Paper illustration for Alignment Mapping.
Facilitation
Alignment Mapping
Paper illustration for Soft Systems Methodology.
Systems Thinking
Soft Systems Methodology
Paper illustration for CATWOE Analysis.
Systems Thinking
CATWOE Analysis
Paper illustration for Cynefin Workshop.
Decision Making
Cynefin Workshop