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Critical Systems Heuristics (CSH)

CSH is a normative method for analysing boundaries, assumptions and power asymmetries in socio-technical systems. It promotes transparency of implicit value frameworks and supports critical reflection for governance and design decisions.

Critical Systems Heuristics (CSH) is a normative method for analysing and reflecting on boundaries, assumptions and power relations in socio-technical systems.

Maturity

Established

Cognitive loadHigh

360° overview

Critical Systems Heuristics (CSH)

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Critical Systems Heuristics (CSH)

360°

Classification

2

Complexity: Medium
Impact area: Organizational

Technical context

2

Integrations

Strategic governance reviews

+2

Principles & goals

1

Make boundary judgements and assumptions explicit

Value stream stage: Discovery

Use cases & scenarios

4

Use cases: 3
Scenarios: 3

Compromises

3

Risks: 3
Best practices: 3

I/O & resources

4

Inputs: 3
Outputs: 3