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Criterion
Paper illustration of the Force Field Analysis working structure.
Decision Making
Force Field Analysis
Paper illustration for Soft Systems Methodology.
Systems Thinking
Soft Systems Methodology
Paper illustration of VUCA Scan with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
VUCA Scan
Purposedifferent
In change initiatives, supporting and restraining forces sit at the table at the same time. Force Field Analysis makes these tensions explicit and shows where change can be pushed forward by strengthening or relieving.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.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.
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Timedifferent
45-90 min0.5-3 Tage30-90 min
Participantsdifferent
3-125-151-10
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Force Field Map, Change Levers, Risk NotesRich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change AgendaVUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning Plan
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ChangeDecisionStrategy
Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking
SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight
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