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Criterion
Paper illustration of many question cards around one challenge
Facilitation
Question Burst
Paper illustration of VUCA Scan with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
VUCA Scan
Paper illustration for Soft Systems Methodology.
Systems Thinking
Soft Systems Methodology
Paper illustration of Leverage Points with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Leverage Points
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.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.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.Leverage Points show exactly where interventions in a system produce a disproportionate effect. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a leverage map and action strategy.
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Timedifferent
15-30 min30-90 min0.5-3 TageHalf day
Participantsdifferent
2-81-105-153-12
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Question List, Reframed Challenge, Learning PromptsVUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning PlanRich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change AgendaLeverage Map, Action Strategy
Tagsno overlap
QuestionsReframingFacilitationSensemaking
SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight
Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking
Systems thinkingChangeStrategy
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