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Criterion
Paper illustration of a Polarity Map with two poles and four quadrants
Systems Thinking
Polarity Mapping
Paper illustration for 3-Circle Venn Diagram
Facilitation
3-Circle Venn Diagram
Paper illustration for Responsibility Poker.
Facilitation
Responsibility Poker
Paper illustration for DACI
Decision Making
DACI
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.When three perspectives matter at the same time, a Three-Circle Venn Diagram shows the overlaps and remainders precisely. It makes visible where shared effect arises and where only a partial perspective applies.When it stays unclear who carries responsibility and who only contributes, Responsibility Poker makes the distribution of responsibility explicit. It sharpens the boundaries between weighing in, deciding, and bearing consequences.In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowLowLow
Timedifferent
1-2 h15-45 min45-90 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
3-122-83-102-10
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance ActionsVenn Diagram, Overlap Notes, DifferentiatorsResponsibility Map, Role Agreements, Open QuestionsDACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log
Tagsno overlap
Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership
ComparisonFacilitationAlignment
RolesResponsibilityTeamFacilitation
DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment
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