Vantage Thinking Worksheet

Use this worksheet to apply Vantage Thinking to any problem, decision, or initiative.

Step 1 — Define the Object

Problem / Decision / Initiative
Describe it in one sentence. What is the core thing you are examining?
Key Facets of This Object
List the dimensions: cost, risk, people, technology, process, compliance, timeline, culture, etc.

Step 2 — Your Vantage

Your Role / Position
Your Distance (Close / Mid / Far)
What facets do you see from your position?
Your Pros / Opportunities
Your Cons / Concerns

Step 3 — Map the Stakeholders

Stakeholder Distance What They See (Facets & Concerns) How to Engage Them

© 2026 The Vantage Thinking Model — Dr Justin O'Sullivan

Page 1 of 2 — Define & Analyse

Vantage Thinking Worksheet

Synthesise your findings and build an engagement plan.

Step 4 — Identify Blind Spots

Facets no one is watching closely
Which dimensions of the problem lack a champion? Where could hidden risks emerge?

Step 5 — Distance Mismatches

Where are stakeholders at the wrong distance?
Is a senior leader too close (micromanaging)? Is a user too far (disengaged)? Note conflicts here.

Step 6 — Synthesise

Common Ground (shared by most vantages)
Tensions (conflicting perspectives)

Step 7 — Engagement Plan

Stakeholder Key Message Format / Channel Detail Level Frequency Owner
Key Takeaway / Next Action
What is the single most important insight or action from this exercise?

© 2026 The Vantage Thinking Model — Dr Justin O'Sullivan

Page 2 of 2 — Synthesise & Plan

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