Dividers and Connectors Analysis (DCA) gives us a model of the context against which to test our understanding. Today’s model is good enough inasmuch as it helps us to rapidly see change. Today’s model is good enough inasmuch as we review it and revise it constantly based on the changes we observe.
 
DCA reduces the amount of information about the context to a manageable level, while maintaining a focus on the most important factors.

  1. What are the dividing factors in this situation? What are the connecting factors?
     
  2. What are the current threats to peace and stability? What are the current supports?
     
  3. What are the most dangerous factors in this situation? How dangerous is this Divider?
     
  4. What can cause tension to rise in this situation?
     
  5. What brings people together in this situation?
     
  6. Where do people meet? What do people do together?
     
  7. How strong is this Connector?
     
  8. Does this Connector have potential?
     

 

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