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Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
Operations
ABC Analysis
Paper illustration of Futures Wheel with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Futures Wheel
Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP 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.GAP Analysis compares the current state with a target picture and makes the distance manageable. It becomes useful when, ahead of new initiatives, it must become clear which capabilities, processes, or resources are missing.
Complexitydifferent
LowMediumMedium
Timedifferent
30-60 min60-120 min1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
1-53-102-8
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control ListFutures Wheel, Consequence Chains, Strategic SignalsGap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes
Tagsno overlap
PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
ForesightSystems thinkingSignals
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
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Paper illustration of Three Horizons with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Three Horizons
Paper illustration for ALPEN Method
Operations
ALPEN Method
Paper illustration of a two-by-two Ansoff Matrix with four growth directions
Business Strategy
Ansoff Matrix
Paper illustration of a branching impact map with a Why goal at the root, actor circles, How behavior changes and What options.
Product Strategy
Impact Mapping