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Paper illustration for Future Reality Tree.
Systems Thinking
Future Reality Tree
Paper illustration for Change Analysis.
Operations
Change Analysis
Paper illustration of the Force Field Analysis working structure.
Decision Making
Force Field Analysis
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.For a deviation after a change, the method isolates the influence of the altered condition. It narrows down which differences are relevant and which are just accompanying noise.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.
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2-4 h45-120 min45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
3-82-63-12
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WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
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Future Reality Tree, Negative Branches, Assumption List, Improved InjectionsChange Matrix, Cause Hypotheses, Validation Questions, Action ListForce Field Map, Change Levers, Risk Notes
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Theory of ConstraintsSystems thinkingChange
ChangeRoot causeTroubleshootingComparison
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Systems Thinking
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Decision Making
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Paper illustration for Current Reality Tree
Systems Thinking
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