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Paper illustration for Soft Systems Methodology.
Systems Thinking
Soft Systems Methodology
Paper illustration of Product Vision Board with its method-specific working model.
Product Strategy
Product Vision Board
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.When a product needs a shared direction, it connects target audience, benefit, and business picture in a clear vision. It makes the envisioned future legible for the team.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.
Complexitydifferent
HighLowLow
Timedifferent
0.5-3 Tage1-2 h30-90 min
Participantsdifferent
5-152-81-10
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change AgendaProduct Vision Board, Vision Statement, Assumptions and Validation QuestionsVUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning Plan
Tagsno overlap
Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking
VisionCanvasStrategyAlignment
SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight
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Paper illustration for Alignment Mapping.
Facilitation
Alignment Mapping
Architecture Inception Canvas method illustration showing its working structure
Architecture
Architecture Inception Canvas
Paper illustration for Cynefin Workshop.
Decision Making
Cynefin Workshop
Paper illustration of Futures Wheel with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Futures Wheel