Formulates tensions as HMW questions, turning observations into precise prompts for ideation and selection.
Core question: How might we enable the desired outcome in this situation without prescribing a solution?
Workshop methodMethod form: Workshop method. Describes how this method is used in practice.LowComplexity: low. Estimates preparation, facilitation effort, and method confidence needed.Workshop + asyncFormat: workshop or async. Shows whether the method works in a workshop, asynchronously, or both.
30–45 min
1-10
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Product DiscoveryCategory: Product Discovery. Describes the method's domain of use.
Bundles context, stakeholders, goals, and open questions into a canvas that clarifies the shared situation and next steps.
Core question: What external forces and internal capabilities shape this business model?
CanvasMethod form: Canvas. Describes how this method is used in practice.LowComplexity: low. Estimates preparation, facilitation effort, and method confidence needed.WorkshopFormat: workshop. Shows whether the method works in a workshop, asynchronously, or both.
45-90 min
3-10
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Systems ThinkingCategory: Systems Thinking. Describes the method's domain of use.
Makes an unclear problem situation visible with actors, tensions, and flows before premature solutions emerge.
Core question: Which elements and differing perspectives shape the situation before we impose a premature structure?
Mapping toolMethod form: Mapping tool. Describes how this method is used in practice.LowComplexity: low. Estimates preparation, facilitation effort, and method confidence needed.WorkshopFormat: workshop. Shows whether the method works in a workshop, asynchronously, or both.
30-90 min
2-10
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Decision MakingCategory: Decision Making. Describes the method's domain of use.
Sharpens a planned step through impact, success criteria, and risks down to the smallest sensible move.
Core question: Which impact justifies this initiative and what must be true for it to succeed?
Decision methodMethod form: Decision method. Describes how this method is used in practice.LowComplexity: low. Estimates preparation, facilitation effort, and method confidence needed.Workshop + asyncFormat: workshop or async. Shows whether the method works in a workshop, asynchronously, or both.
20-45 min
1-6
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Systems ThinkingCategory: Systems Thinking. Describes the method's domain of use.
Sharpens an ambiguous problem situation through perspectives, transformation, and boundaries up to a root definition.
Core question: Which purposeful transformation makes sense under which worldview, who performs it, who experiences consequences, who can stop it, and which constraints apply?
Mapping toolMethod form: Mapping tool. Describes how this method is used in practice.MediumComplexity: medium. Estimates preparation, facilitation effort, and method confidence needed.Workshop + asyncFormat: workshop or async. Shows whether the method works in a workshop, asynchronously, or both.