Weak
Signal Theory and Filters
"Weak
Signals" Theory Definition:
A
weak signal is a factor for change hardly perceptible at present, but
which will constitute a strong trend in the future. Michelle Codet
A
weak signal is a sign which is slight in present dimensions but huge in
terms of its virtual consequences. Pierre
Masse
Signals:
weak signals are signals with high deviation of relevance.
Filters
Definition:
Dr.
Igor Ansoff, the guru of strategic thinking, classified filters as
surveillance, mentality and power filters.
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the
surveillance filter defines the field of observation, |
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the mentality filter hinders the recognition of new
ideas by reducing
information when it does not support the current mental model,
and |
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the power filter explicates itself in the decision
making process by
holding back less powerful participants from expressing their
perceptions.
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The toolset's structural
framework and capabilities allows the participant
to circumvent or work around these "filters" that can block thinking
and
perceptions and provide spontaneous, authentic data allowing an ability
to articulate intuitive, dominating perceptions.
White
Papers
The
Growing Need to Understand the Unknown ... and Predict Changes
The
Need to Understand the Unknown Is Emerging Within Business
