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Criterion
Paper illustration of Leverage Points with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Leverage Points
Paper illustration of Business Model Stress Test with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Business Model Stress Test
Paper illustration for Evaporating Cloud.
Systems Thinking
Evaporating Cloud
Purposedifferent
Leverage Points show exactly where interventions in a system produce a disproportionate effect. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a leverage map and action strategy.A Business Model Stress Test checks how well a business model holds up under pressure and headwinds. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a stress-test report and action plan per scenario.The method makes visible why two seemingly incompatible demands arise and which assumption must be tested to resolve the conflict.
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Leverage Map, Action StrategyStress Test Report, Action Plan per ScenarioConflict Cloud, Assumption List, Breakthrough Ideas, Next Experiments
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Systems thinkingChangeStrategy
StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis
Theory of ConstraintsAssumptionsSystems thinking
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Paper illustration for Future Reality Tree.
Systems Thinking
Future Reality Tree
Paper illustration of Value Chain Analysis with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Value Chain Analysis
Paper illustration of VRIO Framework with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
VRIO Framework
Paper illustration of a calm four-quadrant Assumption Map with hypothesis cards and emphasis on important assumptions with little evidence.
Product Discovery
Assumption Mapping