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Criterion
Paper illustration of VUCA Scan with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
VUCA Scan
Paper illustration for Change Analysis.
Operations
Change Analysis
Paper illustration for Argument Mapping
Decision Making
Argument Mapping
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.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.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.
Complexitydifferent
LowMediumMedium
Timedifferent
30-90 min45-120 min1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
1-102-61-8
Formatsame
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
VUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning PlanChange Matrix, Cause Hypotheses, Validation Questions, Action ListArgument Map, Evidence Gaps, Decision Rationale
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SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight
ChangeRoot causeTroubleshootingComparison
SensemakingDecisionRationale
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