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This page helps you name the problem in front of you, compare likely fits, and open the clearest next method before you start planning.
Use these filters only to narrow the blocked moment you are dealing with right now.
Decision intent
Time available
10 situations ready to open
A ranked shortlist is agreed and owned.
Recommended methodImpact vs Effort Prioritisation
Best when choosing which opportunities to tackle first
Leaves you with Prioritization matrix
Need a lighter option? Lightning Decision Jam (LDJ Style)
Open situation
A shared problem statement is accepted by all parties.
Recommended methodStakeholder Mapping
Best when clarifying influence, ownership, and engagement seque...
Leaves you with Stakeholder influence map
Need a lighter option? Experience Principles Workshop
Open situation
Needs are prioritized with evidence strength.
Recommended methodInterview Discussion Guide Workshop
Best when designing consistent, high-signal interviews quickly
Leaves you with Interview discussion guide
Need a lighter option? Jobs To Be Done Interview Sprint (Lightweight)
Open situation
Map boundaries and critical moments are agreed.
Recommended methodCustomer Journey Mapping
Best when visualizing end-to-end customer experience and pain p...
Leaves you with Current-state journey map
Need a lighter option? Service Blueprinting
Open situation
A concise problem statement is agreed.
Recommended methodProblem Framing and How Might We
Best when turning broad complaints into testable opportunity st...
Leaves you with Problem statement
Need a lighter option? Assumption Mapping
Open situation
Multiple credible options are produced.
Recommended methodCrazy 8s Ideation
Best when generating many solution concepts quickly
Leaves you with Idea set
Need a lighter option? Concept Poster / Concept Cards
Open situation
Critical assumptions are prioritized and testable.
Recommended methodAssumption Mapping
Best when making risky beliefs explicit before execution
Leaves you with Assumption heatmap
Need a lighter option? Usability Test Plan Workshop (Lightweight)
Open situation
Decision statement is explicit and documented.
Recommended methodLightning Decision Jam (LDJ Style)
Best when turning complaints into actionable priorities fast
Leaves you with Prioritized action list
Need a lighter option? Impact vs Effort Prioritisation
Open situation
Top risks are ranked by impact and likelihood.
Recommended methodPre-mortem / Risk Storming
Best when surfacing failure modes before execution
Leaves you with Risk register
Need a lighter option? Assumption Mapping
Open situation
Top actions are sequenced with owners.
Recommended methodOpportunity Solution Tree (Lightweight)
Best when connecting outcomes, opportunities, and solution opti...
Leaves you with Opportunity-solution tree
Need a lighter option? Impact vs Effort Prioritisation
Open situation