Category: Facilitation

What happens if multiple teams explore the same particular “arc” (or first-order implication)? Consistent with our “scouting metaphor,” if we send good scouts out over the same territory, they’re likely ...

As we continue to explore both the "paper-based" and software supported versions of the Implications Wheel -- this article raises some very thoughtful points from a "critical thinking" perspective. Article ...

Rise of the Machines From Michael Jackson's "Shaping Tomorrow" Newsletter:  An outstanding example of describing a "center" with details -- and some good "first-order" implications. 17 February 2015 Many jobs ...

We’ve discussed the value of having three different strategic thinking perspectives in any strategy work. These three strategic thinking perspectives include people with front-line experience, others with functional expertise, and ...

Ask about the implications of their answer. When people answer a question without being particularly revealing, or by giving a very safe answer, what do you do? For instance, when ...

I wonder if there is "scouting" fatigue?  Does this suggest a two half-day format might yield better implications than a day-long event?  We certainly know that participants report "mental exhaustion" ...

If all the viewpoints we hear come from people who are like us, we assume that we have the same information and the same perspective. We think we have the ...

Some observations and insights on "paper-based" explorations.  Including some insights on using "paper arcs" for demonstrations -- and some observations from an exploration conducted in November 2014 with 160 participants ...

Writing in Libraries: Processes and Pathways to Inquiry and Learning A very interesting article because of our focus on "paper-based" explorations ...

https://www.fastcompany.com/90237319/how-to-solve-complex-problems-by-not-focusing-on-them ...