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| Criterion |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Systems Thinking Behavior Over Time Graph |  Systems Thinking Futures Wheel |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. | A Behavior Over Time Graph shows how a metric or observation develops over time. The method makes trends, breaks, and recurring patterns visible that get lost in snapshots. | The Futures Wheel helps explore the consequences of a decision, a trend, or a strategic move in a structured way. It makes visible which first, second, and third-order effects could arise from an event. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 20-45 min | 60-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-5 | 1-10 | 3-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Behavior Over Time Graph, Trend Hypotheses, Key Events | Futures Wheel, Consequence Chains, Strategic Signals |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | Systems thinkingPatternsDynamics | ForesightSystems thinkingSignals |
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