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Criterion
Paper illustration of a Polarity Map with two poles and four quadrants
Systems Thinking
Polarity Mapping
Paper illustration of Leverage Points with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Leverage Points
Paper illustration of Team Topologies Interaction Modes with its method-specific working model.
Team Design
Team Topologies Interaction Modes
Paper illustration for Team Charter.
Facilitation
Team Charter
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.Leverage Points show exactly where interventions in a system produce a disproportionate effect. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a leverage map and action strategy.When several teams collaborate repeatedly, it describes the right interaction mode for each interface between them. It clarifies responsibility, interaction, and load between teams. The result is captured as an interaction heat map and pairwise agreements.When a team is starting fresh or working past each other, Team Charter clarifies the shared working basis. It visibly sets out how collaboration, decision paths, and mutual conduct should work day to day.
Complexitydifferent
MediumHighMediumMedium
Timedifferent
1-2 hHalf dayHalf day2-4 h
Participantsdifferent
3-123-12Team-Leads plus Architecture3-12
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance ActionsLeverage Map, Action StrategyInteraction Heat Map, Agreements per PairTeam Charter, Working Norms, Role Notes
Tagsno overlap
Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership
Systems thinkingChangeStrategy
TeamAlignmentCollaborationOrganization
TeamAlignmentCollaboration
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