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Criterion
Paper illustration of VUCA Scan with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
VUCA Scan
Paper illustration for Alignment Mapping.
Facilitation
Alignment Mapping
Paper illustration of the Force Field Analysis working structure.
Decision Making
Force Field 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.When several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable.In change initiatives, supporting and restraining forces sit at the table at the same time. Force Field Analysis makes these tensions explicit and shows where change can be pushed forward by strengthening or relieving.
Complexitydifferent
LowMediumLow
Timedifferent
30-90 min1-2 h45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
1-104-123-12
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
VUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning PlanAlignment Map, Open Issues, Decision QuestionsForce Field Map, Change Levers, Risk Notes
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SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight
AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation
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Stakeholder Mapping
Paper illustration for Cynefin Workshop.
Decision Making
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Paper illustration of the McKinsey 7S Framework with seven connected fields
Business Strategy
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Paper illustration for OODA Loop.
Decision Making
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