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Criterion
Paper illustration of VUCA Scan with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
VUCA Scan
Paper illustration for 3-Circle Venn Diagram
Facilitation
3-Circle Venn Diagram
Paper illustration of the Consensus Workshop working structure.
Facilitation
Consensus Workshop
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 three perspectives matter at the same time, a Three-Circle Venn Diagram shows the overlaps and remainders precisely. It makes visible where shared effect arises and where only a partial perspective applies.When a group needs a solid decision without outvoting individual factions, a Consensus Workshop creates a negotiable common ground. It makes agreement, reservations, and open tensions discussable at the same time.
Complexitydifferent
LowLowMedium
Timedifferent
30-90 min15-45 min1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
1-102-85-30
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
VUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning PlanVenn Diagram, Overlap Notes, DifferentiatorsConsensus Clusters, Theme Titles, Priority Areas
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SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight
ComparisonFacilitationAlignment
FacilitationConsensusWorkshopAlignment
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Paper illustration for Alignment Mapping.
Facilitation
Alignment Mapping
Paper illustration for Cynefin Workshop.
Decision Making
Cynefin Workshop
Paper illustration of the Lightning Decision Jam working structure.
Facilitation
Decision Jam
Paper illustration of shared options, independently placed voting dots, and a highlighted shortlist.
Facilitation
Dot Voting