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Paper illustration for Future Reality Tree.
Systems Thinking
Future Reality Tree
Paper illustration for Argument Mapping
Decision Making
Argument Mapping
Paper illustration for DACI
Decision Making
DACI
Purposedifferent
A Future Reality Tree shows how desired actions are meant to lead to a better system state. The method checks whether a path of change holds together logically before time flows into implementation.When statements, evidence, and counterarguments get mixed up, a debate quickly loses its structure. Argument Mapping breaks a thesis down into its reasoning and makes visible what it really rests on.In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated.
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Timedifferent
2-4 h1-3 h30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
3-81-82-10
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
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Future Reality Tree, Negative Branches, Assumption List, Improved InjectionsArgument Map, Evidence Gaps, Decision RationaleDACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log
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Theory of ConstraintsSystems thinkingChange
SensemakingDecisionRationale
DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment
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Paper illustration of Decision Rights Mapping with its method-specific working model.
Decision Making
Decision Rights Mapping
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Decision Making
RAPID
Paper illustration of two considered options leading to a decision record with a marked status and visible consequences.
Architecture
Architecture Decision Record
Paper illustration for Cynefin Workshop.
Decision Making
Cynefin Workshop