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Criterion
Paper illustration for Soft Systems Methodology.
Systems Thinking
Soft Systems Methodology
Paper illustration of a scoring table with four factor columns, a calculator and three ordered initiative cards.
Product Strategy
RICE Scoring
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 many initiatives compete for the same resources, it brings reach, impact, confidence, and effort into one shared ranking. It makes prioritization economically connectable.
Complexitydifferent
HighMedium
Timedifferent
0.5-3 Tage60-90 min
Participantsdifferent
5-152-10
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change AgendaRICE Scores, Ranked List, Assumption Log
Tagsno overlap
Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking
PrioritizationScoringRoadmapTradeoffs
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Paper illustration for Cynefin Workshop.
Decision Making
Cynefin Workshop
Paper illustration of a decision table with criteria rows, weighted ratings, and a narrowly leading alternative.
Decision Making
Decision Matrix
Paper illustration of ICE Scoring with its method-specific working model.
Product Strategy
ICE Scoring
Paper illustration of a Polarity Map with two poles and four quadrants
Systems Thinking
Polarity Mapping