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Criterion
Paper illustration of a Polarity Map with two poles and four quadrants
Systems Thinking
Polarity Mapping
Paper illustration for OODA Loop.
Decision Making
OODA Loop
Paper illustration of VUCA Scan with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
VUCA Scan
Paper illustration for Cynefin Workshop.
Decision Making
Cynefin Workshop
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 The method guards against making apparent either-or decisions prematurely.In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared. The OODA Loop holds observing, orienting, deciding, and acting together as a recurring rhythm so reaction does not slide into inertia.The VUCA Scan helps read difficult situations more precisely. Instead of treating unclarity as generally complicated, the method separates fast change, missing knowledge, systemic entanglement, and ambiguous interpretation.When problems are unclear, chaotic, or only seemingly familiar, standard recipes fall short. A Cynefin Workshop sorts situations by the nature of their problem and connects them with matching action logic.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumLowMedium
Timedifferent
1-2 h15-60 min je Zyklus30-90 min60-180 min
Participantsdifferent
3-121-81-104-20
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance ActionsSituation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action UpdatesVUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning PlanCynefin Map, Domain-specific Actions, Sensemaking Notes
Tagsno overlap
Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership
DecisionChangeLearningStrategy
SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight
ComplexitySensemakingDecision
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