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Criterion
Paper illustration for Soft Systems Methodology.
Systems Thinking
Soft Systems Methodology
Paper illustration of many question cards around one challenge
Facilitation
Question Burst
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 problem gets covered up too quickly with answers, Question Burst puts the better question at the center. The format opens the thinking space before the group commits to an interpretation.
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0.5-3 Tage15-30 min
Participantsdifferent
5-152-8
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WorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change AgendaQuestion List, Reframed Challenge, Learning Prompts
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Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking
QuestionsReframingFacilitationSensemaking
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Rich Picture workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Systems Thinking
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