My Dictionary of Seven

Jack Kruf

To understand what is happening, make sense of the publications (from different sciences and schools), interpret the frameworks and translate the myriad of languages related to public governance, I thought it wise to reduce myself to a core set of seven.

I frequently employ this set to navigate the realm of governance and management. It serves as my compass in diagnosis, design, and decision-making. These tools are theoretical concepts and practical aids that empower me in my work.

Value: the importance, worth, or usefulness of something.

Issue: an important topic or problem to be discussed or debated.

Risk: a possible harm to something of value.

Strength: a quality of being strong, having mental power, force, or vigour of someone or something, which gives an advantage to others.

Weakness: an inadequate or defective quality of someone or something considered a disadvantage relative to others.

Opportunity: environmental (external) trend or development that someone or something could exploit to its advantage.

Threat: environmental (external) trend or development that could cause trouble for someone or something.