Scores initiatives by reach, impact, confidence, and effort, producing a sortable priority list.
Core question: Which initiative promises the greatest expected contribution to our goal relative to effort?
Decision methodMethod form: Decision method. 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.
60-90 min
2-10
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Decision MakingCategory: Decision Making. Describes the method's domain of use.
Weighs options against criteria so comparison, scoring rationale, and selection are documented traceably.
Core question: Which option best fits the decision against the same evidenced criteria and disclosed uncertainty?
Decision methodMethod form: Decision method. 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.
45-90 min
2-8
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Systems ThinkingCategory: Systems Thinking. Describes the method's domain of use.
Clarifies connections, patterns, and leverage points by treating the issue as a polarity, naming the poles, and defining balance actions.
Core question: How can we use the upsides of both poles to reach our shared higher purpose?
Mapping toolMethod form: Mapping tool. Describes how this method is used in practice.MediumComplexity: medium. Estimates preparation, facilitation effort, and method confidence needed.WorkshopFormat: workshop. Shows whether the method works in a workshop, asynchronously, or both.
1-2 h
3-12
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Decision MakingCategory: Decision Making. Describes the method's domain of use.
Compares options against criteria and accepted downsides so the decision stays transparently justifiable.
Core question: Which alternative offers the best justified value across conflicting objectives, and under which assumptions does the choice change?
Decision methodMethod form: Decision method. 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.
45-120 min
2-8
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ArchitectureCategory: Architecture. Describes the method's domain of use.
Examines how architecture decisions support important quality goals and makes risks and trade-offs visible.
Core question: How does the architecture support our most important quality goals, and where do risks or trade-offs arise?
Analysis methodMethod form: Analysis method. Describes how this method is used in practice.HighComplexity: high. Estimates preparation, facilitation effort, and method confidence needed.Workshop + asyncFormat: workshop or async. Shows whether the method works in a workshop, asynchronously, or both.
Several meetings plus preparation and analysis; total effort depends on scope
Evaluation team, architects, and relevant stakeholders