structured Analytic Techniques

What are they?                

When do I use them?                

Possible Sequence of use  Link analysis/network charts  

Timeline/chronology  

Network analysis  

Brainstorming  Scenario analysis  

Alternative futures analysis  

Indicators  

Indicators validator  

STEMPLES Plus 

Indicators of Change  

Hypothesis generation  

Starbursting  

Matrix  

Categories by Dimensions                

Solutions by Dimensions  

Categories by Predispositions                

Solutions by Predispositions  

The multiple hypotheses generator

Help or Hinder  

Cross Impact Matrix  

Commitment Chart  

Cause and Effect  

Structure Analogies Matrix  

Affinity Diagrams  

Check Sheet  

Data Points  

Prioritization  

Prioritization Matrices  

Nominal Group Technique 

Interrelationship Digraph  

Matrix Diagram  

Problem Solving/Process  

Run Chart  

Scatter Diagram  

Diagnostic reasoning  

Analysis of competing hypotheses                

The Toulmin Method  

Argument mapping  

Deception detection  

Key assumptions check  

Outside in thinking  

Pre-mortem assessment  

What if? Analysis  

High impact, low probability  

Devil’s advocacy  

Force Field Analysis  

Matching Techniques to Tools  

When to Use – Sequence Reminder  

Quality of Information  

7 Step Problem Solving Model  

Causal Loop Diagrams  

Probability Tree Diagrams  

Bayesian Analysis  

MAPS  

FLOW CHARTS  

FREQUENCY CHARTS  

STORY BOARDS  

APPENDICES  

The Tools Themselves