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Criterion
Paper illustration of VUCA Scan with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
VUCA Scan
Paper illustration of two considered options leading to a decision record with a marked status and visible consequences.
Architecture
Architecture Decision Record
Paper illustration for Change Analysis.
Operations
Change Analysis
Purposedifferent
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.An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable.For a deviation after a change, the method isolates the influence of the altered condition. It narrows down which differences are relevant and which are just accompanying noise.
Complexitydifferent
LowLowMedium
Timedifferent
30-90 min15-45 min45-120 min
Participantsdifferent
1-101-32-6
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncAsyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
VUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning PlanADR File, Decision Log, RationaleChange Matrix, Cause Hypotheses, Validation Questions, Action List
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SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight
ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance
ChangeRoot causeTroubleshootingComparison
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Architecture
SAAM (Software Architecture Analysis Method)
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Decision Making
Argument Mapping
Paper illustration for Cynefin Workshop.
Decision Making
Cynefin Workshop