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Paper illustration of a Polarity Map with two poles and four quadrants
Systems Thinking
Polarity Mapping
Paper illustration for Knowledge Mapping.
Knowledge Modeling
Knowledge 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.Knowledge Mapping makes knowledge, gaps, and transfer paths visible across a field. It fits when expertise should not just exist but also be findable and transferable.
Complexitysame
MediumMedium
Timedifferent
1-2 h1-3 h
Participantssame
3-123-12
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance ActionsKnowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan
Tagsno overlap
Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership
KnowledgeMappingRisk
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Paper illustration: scenarios and architectural decisions are connected to identified risks.
Architecture
ATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method)
Paper illustration of a Concept Map with concepts and labelled links
Knowledge Modeling
Concept Mapping
Systems Mapping method illustration showing its working structure
Systems Thinking
Systems Mapping
Paper illustration for Accountability Ladder
Operations
Accountability Ladder