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Paper illustration of VUCA Scan with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
VUCA Scan
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Systems Thinking
Theory of Change
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.Theory of Change translates a desired impact into a traceable chain of change. It makes assumptions, intermediate goals, and measurement points visible before a program is rolled out at scale.
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LowHigh
Timedifferent
30-90 min2-6 h
Participantsdifferent
1-104-12
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
VUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning PlanTheory of Change Map, Assumptions, Outcome Measures
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SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight
ImpactOutcomesSystems thinkingStrategy
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