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| Criterion | ![]() Systems Thinking VUCA Scan | ![]() Innovation Rolestorming | ![]() Innovation Lotus Blossom |
|---|---|---|---|
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 search for ideas stalls, switching roles helps people step outside their own perspective and activate new logics of action. The method reduces habit because contributions arise from a different stance. This brings unfamiliar, often fitting solution approaches into play. | When a central question feels too large, the method breaks it into neighboring topic fields with their own depth of ideation. It holds structure and openness at the same time, so adjacent perspectives don't get lost. This grows an idea space out of a core problem. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 30-60 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 3-12 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | VUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning Plan | Rollenkarten, Ideenpool pro Rolle, Konsolidierte Shortlist | Lotus Diagram, Idea Themes, Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight | BrainstormingIdeationCreativity | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityDivergenceWorkshop |
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