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Paper illustration for Problem Framing Workshop.
Facilitation
Problem Framing Workshop
Paper illustration of VUCA Scan with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
VUCA Scan
Paper illustration for Argument Mapping
Decision Making
Argument Mapping
Purposedifferent
When a team works on symptoms but the real question stays fuzzy, a Problem Framing Workshop sharpens the view of the right problem. It separates observation, interpretation, and target picture from each other.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 statements, evidence, and counterarguments get mixed up, a debate quickly loses its structure. Argument Mapping breaks a thesis down into its reasoning and makes visible what it really rests on.
Complexitydifferent
LowLowMedium
Timedifferent
60-120 min30-90 min1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
4-101-101-8
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Problem Statement, Scope Boundaries, Assumption List, Next Analysis QuestionsVUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning PlanArgument Map, Evidence Gaps, Decision Rationale
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FacilitationAlignmentDiscovery
SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight
SensemakingDecisionRationale
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Paper illustration for Alignment Mapping.
Facilitation
Alignment Mapping
Paper illustration for Cynefin Workshop.
Decision Making
Cynefin Workshop
Paper illustration for 3-Circle Venn Diagram
Facilitation
3-Circle Venn Diagram
Paper illustration of an assumption matrix with prioritized test cards
Decision Making
Assumption Surfacing