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Criterion
Paper illustration of a Polarity Map with two poles and four quadrants
Systems Thinking
Polarity Mapping
Paper illustration for 8D Problem Solving.
Operations
8D Problem Solving
Purposedifferent
Polarity Mapping makes tensions between two opposing poles tangible, such as standardization and adaptation or control and autonomy. The method guards against making apparent either-or decisions prematurely.For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly.
Complexitydifferent
MediumHigh
Timedifferent
1-2 h1-6 Wochen
Participantsdifferent
3-124-10
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance Actions8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan
Tagsno overlap
Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership
QualityProblem solvingRoot cause
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Paper illustration for Root Cause Analysis.
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Root Cause Analysis
Paper illustration: scenarios and architectural decisions are connected to identified risks.
Architecture
ATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method)
Paper illustration for Current Reality Tree
Systems Thinking
Current Reality Tree