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Criterion
Paper illustration for Soft Systems Methodology.
Systems Thinking
Soft Systems Methodology
Paper illustration for Mad Sad Glad
Agile
Mad Sad Glad
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 team's or workshop's mood needs to become readable, it structures emotional signals with little setup. It makes strain, relief, and sources of energy tangible.
Complexitydifferent
HighLow
Timedifferent
0.5-3 Tage30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
5-153-10
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change AgendaEmotion Board, Themes, Action Items
Tagsno overlap
Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking
RetrospectiveTeamReflection
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4Ls Retrospective
Paper illustration of a team retrospective with three separate Start, Stop, and Continue areas and a shared action list.
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Start Stop Continue
Paper illustration for Cynefin Workshop.
Decision Making
Cynefin Workshop
Rich Picture workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Systems Thinking
Rich Picture