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Criterion
Paper illustration of a Polarity Map with two poles and four quadrants
Systems Thinking
Polarity Mapping
Paper illustration of an IBIS map with issues, positions and arguments
Knowledge Modeling
IBIS
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.IBIS structures thinking about complex questions as a sequence of issues, ideas, and arguments. The method keeps discussions open without forcing them into premature consensus.
Complexitysame
MediumMedium
Timedifferent
1-2 h1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
3-122-8
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance ActionsIssue Map, Positions, Argument Notes
Tagsno overlap
Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership
RationaleKnowledgeDecision
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Decision Making
Argument Mapping
Paper illustration of a decision table with criteria rows, weighted ratings, and a narrowly leading alternative.
Decision Making
Decision Matrix
Paper illustration for Trade-off Analysis.
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Trade-off Analysis
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Accountability Ladder