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| Criterion |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Systems Thinking Futures Wheel |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. | Soft Systems Methodology helps explore unclear or politically charged problems systematically. Instead of forcing a quick answer, the method builds a shared understanding of perspectives and room for action. | 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 | Low | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 10-20 min daily | 0.5-3 Tage | 60-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 5-15 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Futures Wheel, Consequence Chains, Strategic Signals |
Tagsno overlap | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | ForesightSystems thinkingSignals |
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