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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking VUCA Scan |  Innovation Crazy 8s |  Innovation Rapid Ideation |  Decision Making Cynefin 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. | With only a few minutes available and a still-fuzzy solution search, the method forces a wide range of variants. It produces fast sketches before the first idea can settle in, making different directions directly comparable and open to further development. | When a decision needs to be prepared quickly, the method generates many solution-close variants in a short time. It deliberately relies on pace to undercut self-censorship and perfectionism. This quickly produces a usable field for prioritization and further work. | When problems are unclear, chaotic, or only seemingly familiar, standard recipes fall short. A Cynefin Workshop sorts situations by the nature of their problem and connects them with matching action logic. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 8-15 min | 5-20 min | 60-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 1-10 | 1-20 | 4-20 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | VUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning Plan | Sketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction Options | Ideenpool, Roh-Shortlist, Cluster | Cynefin Map, Domain-specific Actions, Sensemaking Notes |
Tagsno overlap | SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight | BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint | BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed | ComplexitySensemakingDecision |