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Paper illustration for Soft Systems Methodology.
Systems Thinking
Soft Systems Methodology
Paper illustration for Intervention Mapping.
Systems Thinking
Intervention Mapping
Paper illustration of VUCA Scan with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
VUCA Scan
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.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.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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HighHighLow
Timedifferent
0.5-3 Tage1-5 Tage30-90 min
Participantsdifferent
5-154-121-10
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change AgendaLogic Model, Change Objectives, Intervention Components, Evaluation PlanVUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning Plan
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Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking
ChangeSystems thinkingCapability
SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight
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Systems Thinking
Leverage Points
Paper illustration for Cynefin Workshop.
Decision Making
Cynefin Workshop
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Decision Making
Force Field Analysis
Paper illustration for Future Reality Tree.
Systems Thinking
Future Reality Tree