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Criterion
Paper illustration of VUCA Scan with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
VUCA Scan
Paper illustration for TOWS Matrix.
Business Strategy
TOWS Matrix
Paper illustration for Argument Mapping
Decision Making
Argument Mapping
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.The TOWS Matrix connects internal strengths and weaknesses with external opportunities and threats into action-oriented strategies. It goes a step further than a pure stocktaking.When statements, evidence, and counterarguments get mixed up, a debate quickly loses its structure. Argument Mapping breaks a thesis down into its reasoning and makes visible what it really rests on.
Complexitydifferent
LowMediumMedium
Timedifferent
30-90 min1-2 h1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
1-103-101-8
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
VUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning PlanTOWS Matrix, Strategic Options, Priority ActionsArgument Map, Evidence Gaps, Decision Rationale
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SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight
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