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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking VUCA Scan |  Innovation Brainstorming |  Facilitation Consensus Workshop |
|---|---|---|---|
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 a team faces an open question with many obvious directions, the method first creates breadth instead of premature commitment. It separates idea flow from evaluation and makes lines of thought visible, creating a pool for selection and further development. | When a group needs a solid decision without outvoting individual factions, a Consensus Workshop creates a negotiable common ground. It makes agreement, reservations, and open tensions discussable at the same time. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 30-60 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 4-12 | 5-30 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | VUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning Plan | Idea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist | Consensus Clusters, Theme Titles, Priority Areas |
Tagsno overlap | SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence | FacilitationConsensusWorkshopAlignment |
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