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Paper illustration of VUCA Scan with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
VUCA Scan
Paper notes move from an inbox to action, project and calendar collections.
Operations
Getting Things Done
Paper illustration for Weekly Review.
Operations
Weekly Review
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 many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory.In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable.
Complexitydifferent
LowMediumLow
Timedifferent
30-90 min1-2 h Setup, laufend30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
1-1011
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncAsyncAsync
Outputdifferent
VUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning PlanAction Lists, Project List, Review RoutineUpdated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions
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SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight
ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution
ProductivityExecutionPlanning
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Business Strategy
Scenario Planning
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Operations
ALPEN Method
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Business Strategy
Balanced Scorecard
Paper illustration for Cynefin Workshop.
Decision Making
Cynefin Workshop