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Paper illustration for Soft Systems Methodology.
Systems Thinking
Soft Systems Methodology
Paper illustration for DACI
Decision Making
DACI
Paper illustration of RAID Log with a method-specific labelled workspace.
Delivery
RAID Log
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.In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated.Helps clarify scope, sequence, and delivery flow in concrete terms. It makes work, boundaries, and order steerable. The result is captured as a RAID Log and a source for status reporting.
Complexitydifferent
HighLowLow
Timedifferent
0.5-3 Tage30-60 min30 min Setup, dann laufend
Participantsdifferent
5-152-101-3 maintaining, briefing for everyone
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change AgendaDACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision LogRAID Log, Status Report Source
Tagsno overlap
Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking
DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment
RiskTrackingStakeholdersGovernance
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Paper illustration for Cynefin Workshop.
Decision Making
Cynefin Workshop
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Decision Making
Decision Rights Mapping
Paper illustration for RAPID
Decision Making
RAPID
Red Teaming method illustration showing its working structure
Decision Making
Red Teaming