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on May 09, 2024
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Mistake in the solution strategies in the graphical depiction of the matrix

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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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

Pedro
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on May 10, 2024
Bain | EY-Parthenon | Senior Coach | Principal | Recruiting Team Leader

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

on May 10, 2024
PrepLounge

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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