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Mistake in the solution strategies in the graphical depiction of the matrix

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New answer on May 10, 2024
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Max
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asked on May 09, 2024
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Hey! 

Just wanted to make people aware of a mistake in the graphical depiction of the solution/decision-making strategies as depicted in the graphic (as this confused me initially):

The Complex and complicated strategies are switched around, as the strategies are:

Complicated: sense - analyse - responed

Complex: probe - sense - respond 

FYI the strategies based on David Snow's Cynefin Framework:

 

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Hagen
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replied on May 09, 2024
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Hi Max,

Thanks for pointing this out - I'm sure the colleagues at PrepLounge will read this too.

Best,

Hagen

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Pedro
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Just one watch-out.

No one will ever ask you anything about this in a strategy consulting interview - although I guess this may be relevant for IT or technological consulting

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Charlotte
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replied on May 10, 2024
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Hello Max, 

thank you very much for the note and explanation. 

We will check and correct the article.

All the best,

Charlotte - Community Management

 

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