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Criterion
Paper illustration of a Polarity Map with two poles and four quadrants
Systems Thinking
Polarity Mapping
Paper illustration for Flywheel.
Growth
Flywheel
Paper illustration of a decision table with criteria rows, weighted ratings, and a narrowly leading alternative.
Decision Making
Decision Matrix
Funnel Analysis workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Growth
Funnel Analysis
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.Growth often breaks down where a reinforcing mechanism builds up too much friction. A Flywheel shows the cycle of value, repetition, and reinforcement meant to sustain growth.When several options collide with several criteria, comparison quickly becomes subjective. A Decision Matrix makes the trade-off visible and brings weighting, criteria, and options into a shared logic.When many visitors or users drop off along the way, the reason behind the number often stays hidden. Funnel Analysis exposes these transitions and makes visible exactly where the path collapses.
Complexitysame
MediumMediumMediumMedium
Timedifferent
1-2 h60-120 min45-90 min1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
3-123-82-81-5
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop + asyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance ActionsFlywheel Map, Friction Points, Growth Levers, Experiment BacklogDecision Matrix, Scoring Rationale, Selected OptionFunnel report, Drop-off analysis, Optimization hypotheses
Tagsno overlap
Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership
GrowthRetentionConversion
DecisionCriteriaScoringTradeoffs
AnalyticsConversionGrowth
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