Stage 1: Situation Mapping The first stage of SSM involves situation mapping. The primary tool used is “rich picturing.” The situation is expressed pictorially on a whiteboard, flipchart, or large sheet of paper. Participants are encouraged to create a freehand representation of the situation in order to capture the main elements of the situation (such as basic structure, stakeholder views, and environmental constraints) and to identify key issues. The mapping process gives participants the opportunity to step back from the situation, surface different points of view, and de
Stage 1: Situation Mapping The first stage of SSM involves situation mapping. The primary tool used is “rich picturing.” The […]