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Paper illustration for Three-Point Estimation.
Decision Making
Three-Point Estimation
Paper illustration for Soft Systems Methodology.
Systems Thinking
Soft Systems Methodology
Paper illustration of VUCA Scan with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
VUCA Scan
Purposedifferent
A single estimate for effort, time, or risk often looks too smooth for the real uncertainty behind it. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Three-Point Estimate, Risk Range, and Assumption Notes.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.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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Timedifferent
10-30 min je Item0.5-3 Tage30-90 min
Participantsdifferent
1-85-151-10
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Workshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop + async
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Three-Point Estimate, Risk Range, Assumption NotesRich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change AgendaVUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning Plan
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EstimationUncertaintyForecasting
Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking
SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight
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Paper illustration for Cynefin Workshop.
Decision Making
Cynefin Workshop
Anonymous individual judgments pass through feedback loops to form a distribution.
Decision Making
Delphi Method
Paper illustration of Futures Wheel with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Futures Wheel
Paper illustration of Leverage Points with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Leverage Points