Logically organized and richly illustrated, Structured Analytic Techniques makes it easy to navigate, reference, and put the tools to use right away. Each technique is clearly and systematically explained: when to use, value added, the method, potential pitfalls, examples of how it can be used, its relationship to other techniques, and its origins.
THE TECHNIQUES
* Getting Started Checklist
* Customer Checklist
* Issue Redefinition
* Chronologies and Timelines
* Sorting
* Ranking, Scoring, Prioritizing
* Matrices
* Network Analysis
* Mind Maps and Concept Maps
* Process Maps and Gantt Charts
* Structured Brainstorming
* Virtual Brainstorming
* Nominal Group Technique
* Starbursting
* Cross-Impact Matrix
* Morphological Analysis
* Quadrant Crunching
* Basic Scenario Analysis
* Alternative Futures Analysis
* Multiple Scenario Generation
* Indicators
* Indicators Validator
* Simple Hypothesis
* Multiple Hypotheses Generator
* Quadrant Hypothesis Generation
* Diagnostic Reasoning
* Analysis of Competing Hypotheses
* Argument Mapping
* Deception Detection
* Key Assumptions Check
* Structured Analogies
* Role Playing
* Red Hat Analysis
* Outside-In Thinking
* Policy Outcomes Forecasting Model
* Prediction Markets
* Premortem Analysis
* Structured Self-Critique
* What If? Analysis
* High Impact/Low Probability Analysis
* Devil's Advocacy
* Red Team Analysis
* Delphi Method
* Adversarial Collaboration
* Structured Debate
* Complexity Manager
* Decision Matrix
* Force Field Analysis
* Pros-Cons-Faults-and-Fixes
* SWOT Analysis


