3-points
Three points is intended as the primary method to create the Cynefin framework. As such it may make the four point version redundant as it uses a similar concept and should always be used in preference to the linear method which was originally designed and is still intended as a secondary not a primary process. Three points offers the following:
- It's use matches the sequence of how Cynefin should be presented
- It brings the confused domain into play from day one with the triple point metaphor providing a key way to understand its importance
- It breaks the five quadrants of Cynefin error and other assumptions
- By the method itself, it clearly identifies the difference between phrase boundaries in the three primary domains and the gradient between Clear and Complicated
- It builds on the success of Butterfly stamping to gain insight into Cynefin
Contents
Prior knowledge needed
If you are using the method you should be familiar with Cynefin as a framework
No prior knowledge is needed for participants
Preparation
Ideally you use a Cynefin exemplar kit appropriate to the group but material can be created through techniques such as future backwards
In a physical environment people should work in parallel using the same material, cabaret style and complex facilitation principles should be used
You will also need:
- Pink ribbons or the equivalent
- work areas for each group without visibility between groups but not in separate rooms
- blank hexies of the same size and shape as those in the exemplar kit
Workflow
All groups work in parallel
| STAGE INSTRUCTION | COMMENTARY & TIPS |
| All groups are instructed to place the extreme markers on the apex points of the worksheet | where each group places the markers may be significant so telling them to debate that may help |
| They are then given the material from the exemplar kit and told to place them in dynamic tension between the three markers | instructions in how to use and position hexies will be useful here |
| Once complete they use the pink ribbon to create boundaries | Need to elaborate this and it may be that we pre-zone the worksheet to make it easier |
| This should create a central zone set of items which means things that in whole or part could move in all directions | |
| They create boundary objects with a focus on disaster for order to chaos | |
| Create a division between clear and complicated | |
| Add liminal zones |
Do's and Don'ts
Simple bulleted list including common mistakes
Virtual running
Default is to state that it cannot be until we have developed and tested practice. If it can be run virtually then we describe it here.
It is acceptable to add a third column to the workflow if needed
References
Link to other articles on this wiki if they are relevant.
Articles
Specific articles can be referenced here
Blog posts
Link with commentary
Cases
Link to case articles here or third party material
