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Criterion
Paper illustration of VUCA Scan with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
VUCA Scan
Paper illustration for Argument Mapping
Decision Making
Argument Mapping
Independent contributions form an ordered group priority list.
Facilitation
Nominal Group Technique
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 statements, evidence, and counterarguments get mixed up, a debate quickly loses its structure. Argument Mapping breaks a thesis down into its reasoning and makes visible what it really rests on.When loud voices could dominate a round, Nominal Group Technique protects individual thinking time from group effects. It collects ideas separately first and only then enables shared weighting.
Complexitydifferent
LowMediumMedium
Timedifferent
30-90 min1-3 h60-120 min
Participantsdifferent
1-101-85-12
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
VUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning PlanArgument Map, Evidence Gaps, Decision RationaleRanked Ideas, Clarified Options, Group Priority
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SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight
SensemakingDecisionRationale
FacilitationPrioritizationVotingInclusion
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Paper illustration for Cynefin Workshop.
Decision Making
Cynefin Workshop
Paper illustration of shared options, independently placed voting dots, and a highlighted shortlist.
Facilitation
Dot Voting
Paper illustration for 1-2-4-All.
Facilitation
1-2-4-All
Paper illustration for Alignment Mapping.
Facilitation
Alignment Mapping