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Paper illustration for Soft Systems Methodology.
Systems Thinking
Soft Systems Methodology
A paper-based illustration representing Bounded Context Canvas with its core stages and visible working result.
Domain Modeling
Bounded Context Canvas
Paper illustration of Leverage Points with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Leverage Points
Purposedifferent
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.When a business context is still loosely outlined, it shapes language, responsibility, and integration space. It clarifies what belongs together and where a boundary needs to hold.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
0.5-3 Tage1-3 hHalf day
Participantsdifferent
5-153-83-12
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change AgendaContext Canvas, Glossary, Integration NotesLeverage Map, Action Strategy
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Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking
Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesModeling
Systems thinkingChangeStrategy
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Context Map workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Domain Modeling
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Systems Mapping method illustration showing its working structure
Systems Thinking
Systems Mapping
Paper illustration of VUCA Scan with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
VUCA Scan
Paper illustration for Cynefin Workshop.
Decision Making
Cynefin Workshop