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Criterion
Paper illustration of VUCA Scan with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
VUCA Scan
Paper illustration of a calibrated five-by-five risk matrix with response cards.
Decision Making
Risk Matrix
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 project faces many possible disruptions, it quickly becomes unclear which risks deserve attention first. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Risk Matrix and a Top Risk List.
Complexitysame
LowLow
Timedifferent
30-90 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
1-103-10
Formatsame
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
VUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning PlanRisk Matrix, Top Risk List
Tagsno overlap
SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight
RiskDecisionPrioritizationAssessment
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Paper illustration for Cynefin Workshop.
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Red Teaming method illustration showing its working structure
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Red Teaming
Paper illustration for Argument Mapping
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Paper illustration of an assumption matrix with prioritized test cards
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