STfA
Structural analysis30-60 minAssess structure and governance

Canvas for diagnosis: Root Definition Analysis

An SSM tool for turning extremely vague IT project mission statements into measurable, precise transformation statements.

Use this method to systematically make patterns visible and structure decisions.

Diagnostic workflow

These steps lead from observing a symptom to a grounded intervention.

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  1. 1

    Describe the symptom

  2. 2

    Collect observations

  3. 3

    Formulate hypotheses

  4. 4

    Analyze system dynamics

  5. 5

    Derive interventions

Schritt 1What exactly are we observing right now and how do we know that it is relevant?

STEP 1 — Understand the problem

First, focus on the observed symptom and context before discussing solutions.

Schritt 2What dynamics creates and sustains the behavior?

STEP 2 — Analyze system dynamics

Move from individual observations to the deeper dynamics, boundaries, and roles involved.

Schritt 3Which intervention changes the structure rather than just the symptom?

STEP 3 — Derive interventions

Now derive measures that address structure, rules or information flows.

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Next bridges & export

Use the export functions for workshop documentation and jump directly into related archetypes or interventions when diagnosis turns into action.