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Criterion
Paper illustration of VUCA Scan with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
VUCA Scan
Paper illustration of many question cards around one challenge
Facilitation
Question Burst
Paper illustration of the Force Field Analysis working structure.
Decision Making
Force Field Analysis
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 problem gets covered up too quickly with answers, Question Burst puts the better question at the center. The format opens the thinking space before the group commits to an interpretation.In change initiatives, supporting and restraining forces sit at the table at the same time. Force Field Analysis makes these tensions explicit and shows where change can be pushed forward by strengthening or relieving.
Complexitysame
LowLowLow
Timedifferent
30-90 min15-30 min45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
1-102-83-12
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
VUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning PlanQuestion List, Reframed Challenge, Learning PromptsForce Field Map, Change Levers, Risk Notes
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SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight
QuestionsReframingFacilitationSensemaking
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Paper illustration for Cynefin Workshop.
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OODA Loop
Paper illustration for Alignment Mapping.
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Paper illustration for Argument Mapping
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