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
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Systems ThinkingCategory: Systems Thinking. Describes the method's domain of use.
Develops a conceptual picture from a rich picture and root definitions for difficult organizational issues.
Core question: Which different purposeful systems help us understand the messy situation and negotiate changes that are both desirable and feasible?
Process modelMethod form: Process model. Describes how this method is used in practice.HighComplexity: high. Estimates preparation, facilitation effort, and method confidence needed.WorkshopFormat: workshop. Shows whether the method works in a workshop, asynchronously, or both.