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Criterion
Paper illustration of many question cards around one challenge
Facilitation
Question Burst
Paper illustration for Soft Systems Methodology.
Systems Thinking
Soft Systems Methodology
Paper illustration for Intervention Mapping.
Systems Thinking
Intervention Mapping
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.Soft Systems Methodology helps explore unclear or politically charged problems systematically. Instead of forcing a quick answer, the method builds a shared understanding of perspectives and room for action.Intervention Mapping translates a need for change into a planned, evaluable program. The method connects target group, determinants, actions, and measurement into a traceable chain.
Complexitydifferent
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Timedifferent
15-30 min0.5-3 Tage1-5 Tage
Participantsdifferent
2-85-154-12
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Question List, Reframed Challenge, Learning PromptsRich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change AgendaLogic Model, Change Objectives, Intervention Components, Evaluation Plan
Tagsno overlap
QuestionsReframingFacilitationSensemaking
Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking
ChangeSystems thinkingCapability
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Paper illustration for Cynefin Workshop.
Decision Making
Cynefin Workshop
Paper illustration for Future Reality Tree.
Systems Thinking
Future Reality Tree
Paper illustration of Leverage Points with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Leverage Points
Rich Picture workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Systems Thinking
Rich Picture