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Criterion
Paper illustration of a branching impact map with a Why goal at the root, actor circles, How behavior changes and What options.
Product Strategy
Impact Mapping
Paper illustration for Theory of Change
Systems Thinking
Theory of Change
Paper illustration of VUCA Scan with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
VUCA Scan
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When a goal needs to be connected to several possible paths, it shows chains of impact instead of feature lists. It connects business goal, behavior change, and measures.Theory of Change translates a desired impact into a traceable chain of change. It makes assumptions, intermediate goals, and measurement points visible before a program is rolled out at scale.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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45-90 min2-6 h30-90 min
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3-84-121-10
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WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop + async
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Impact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery OptionsTheory of Change Map, Assumptions, Outcome MeasuresVUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning Plan
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OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning
ImpactOutcomesSystems thinkingStrategy
SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight
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Systems Thinking
Soft Systems Methodology
Paper illustration for Cynefin Workshop.
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Cynefin Workshop
Paper illustration of Futures Wheel with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
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