View methods side by side.
Choose up to four methods. Add them using the search and share the comparison by copying its link.
| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Futures Wheel |  Agile 4Ls Retrospective |  Systems Thinking Polarity Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | When a sprint should not only be assessed but also learned from, it captures experience in clear learning categories. It records what worked, what's missing, and what should run differently next time. | Polarity Mapping makes tensions between two opposing poles tangible, such as standardization and adaptation or control and autonomy. The method guards against making apparent either-or decisions prematurely. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | 45–75 min | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | Team members involved | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Futures Wheel, Consequence Chains, Strategic Signals | 4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement Actions | Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance Actions |
Tagsno overlap | ForesightSystems thinkingSignals | RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam | Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership |
Often compared together
Methods with strong topical overlap with the current selection, not yet in the comparison.
