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Paper illustration of a Polarity Map with two poles and four quadrants
Systems Thinking
Polarity Mapping
Paper illustration of several people silently writing ideas and passing sheets around with arrows.
Innovation
Brainwriting
Paper illustration for Intervention Mapping.
Systems Thinking
Intervention Mapping
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.When loud voices or hierarchy distort the idea search, the method creates a quiet entry into joint development. It gives everyone thinking space and gathers contributions without social brakes, making diversity more visible and easier to build on.Intervention Mapping translates a need for change into a planned, evaluable program. The method connects target group, determinants, actions, and measurement into a traceable chain.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowHigh
Timedifferent
1-2 h15-30 min1-5 Tage
Participantsdifferent
3-123-124-12
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance ActionsIdea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized listLogic Model, Change Objectives, Intervention Components, Evaluation Plan
Tagsno overlap
Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership
BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas
ChangeSystems thinkingCapability
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Paper illustration of Design Charrette with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Design Charrette
Paper illustration for Future Reality Tree.
Systems Thinking
Future Reality Tree
Paper illustration of Leverage Points with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Leverage Points
Paper mind map with a central course onboarding question, colored main branches, keywords and cross-links.
Facilitation
Mind Mapping