Resource Constrained Action Model (RCAM)
Resource Constrained Action Model (RCAM) is a problem-solving
technique designed to attack resource problems from multiple
directions. Resource problems include supply shortages, time
constraints, budget limitations, and customer attrition.
Author
RCAM is the work of Jacob Moorman, whose independent research
and designs are available at zerotrack.net.
License
Resource Constrained Action Model © 2024 by Jacob Moorman is
licensed under CC
BY-NC-ND 4.0.
Model
Technical Attributes
- Uses a MECE (Mutually Exclusive, Comprehensively Exhaustive)
framework.
- Provides a visual grid to categorize solutions into "More",
"Better", "Less", "Same", and "Completely Different".
- Minimizes the risk of premature closure bias by ensuring all
solution categories are considered.
- Integrates effectively with both human analysts and generative
AI tools.
- Applicable at strategic, operational, and tactical levels of
decision-making.
- Allows iterative refinement and scenario updates as new
information emerges.
- Works independently or in tandem with other structured analytic
techniques like SWOT Analysis.
The Paper
Supporting Materials
Release History
- Original release: 2024-08-29
- Second release: 2024-11-05
- Third release: 2024-11-07
Additional content is available at: zerotrack.net
