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| Criterion |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Systems Thinking Futures Wheel |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |  Business Strategy Value Chain Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. | 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. | A Business Model Stress Test checks how well a business model holds up under pressure and headwinds. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a stress-test report and action plan per scenario. | Value Chain Analysis shows where value is created, costs accrue, and differentiation becomes possible along the process. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a value-chain map and lever list. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | High | High |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 60-120 min | Half day | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 3-10 | 3-8 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Futures Wheel, Consequence Chains, Strategic Signals | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario | Value Chain Map, Lever List |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | ForesightSystems thinkingSignals | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis | StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis |