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Criterion
Paper illustration of many question cards around one challenge
Facilitation
Question Burst
Paper illustration of a Polarity Map with two poles and four quadrants
Systems Thinking
Polarity Mapping
Paper illustration of VUCA Scan with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
VUCA Scan
Purposedifferent
When a problem gets covered up too quickly with answers, Question Burst puts the better question at the center. The format opens the thinking space before the group commits to an interpretation.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.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.
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LowMediumLow
Timedifferent
15-30 min1-2 h30-90 min
Participantsdifferent
2-83-121-10
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Question List, Reframed Challenge, Learning PromptsPolarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance ActionsVUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning Plan
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QuestionsReframingFacilitationSensemaking
Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership
SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight
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Paper illustration for Soft Systems Methodology.
Systems Thinking
Soft Systems Methodology
Paper illustration for Alignment Mapping.
Facilitation
Alignment Mapping
Paper illustration for Cynefin Workshop.
Decision Making
Cynefin Workshop
Paper illustration of Futures Wheel with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Futures Wheel