Cynefin Framework

A context-driven sense‑making and decision framework for classifying problem situations and selecting appropriate approaches.

The Cynefin Framework is a sense‑making model that classifies problem contexts into five domains (clear, complicated, complex, chaotic, disorder).

Maturity

Established

Cognitive loadMedium

360° overview

Six perspectives place the building block in context. The numbers show where each perspective continues in the reading path.

The building block at a glance

Cynefin Framework

360°

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Integrations

Embedding into portfolio and roadmap reviews

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Context determines the approach

Value stream stage: Discovery

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