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Criterion
Paper illustration of Leverage Points with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Leverage Points
Paper illustration of Shape-first Modeling with its method-specific working model.
Knowledge Modeling
Shape-First Modeling
Paper illustration of a two-by-two Ansoff Matrix with four growth directions
Business Strategy
Ansoff Matrix
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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.Shape-First Modeling defines data quality through shapes before implementation or integration frays at the edges. The approach fits when validation and data contracts should be part of the design from the start.The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other.
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Half dayHalber Tag pro Domain Slice45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
3-121-42-8
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WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
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Leverage Map, Action StrategySHACL or ShEx Shapes, Validation Reports, Data Contracts, Shape DocumentationAnsoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes
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Systems thinkingChangeStrategy
Knowledge graphValidationSemantic
GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio
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Paper illustration of Competency Questions with its method-specific working model.
Knowledge Modeling
Competency Questions
Paper illustration of the Force Field Analysis working structure.
Decision Making
Force Field Analysis
Paper illustration for Future Reality Tree.
Systems Thinking
Future Reality Tree