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Criterion
Paper illustration of a Polarity Map with two poles and four quadrants
Systems Thinking
Polarity Mapping
Paper illustration for Pareto Analysis
Decision Making
Pareto 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.In many problem situations, effect is distributed unequally across many causes. A Pareto Analysis separates the few drivers with high leverage from the long remainder and focuses attention on what measurably moves the needle.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLow
Timedifferent
1-2 h30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
3-121-6
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance ActionsPareto Chart, Top Causes, Focus List
Tagsno overlap
Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership
PrioritizationQualityFocusRoot cause
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