Structured Thinking Toolbelt
Choose between common reasoning structures based on the job the situation requires.
Compare Pyramid or issue tree? Do not use a pyramid to hide that you have not decomposed the problem yet. Objection Can you just put this into a one-page A3? Use when someone asks for A3 format but the work is not a process problem. Your line If we are solving a recurring process gap, yes. If we are making a one-time strategic choice, I would use a Decision Quality check instead. Do not turn every one-pager into an A3 just because it sounds rigorous. It distinguishes a problem-solving artifact from a decision-readiness artifact. A3 When is A3 thinking strongest?…
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