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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Futures Wheel |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Domain Modeling Bounded Context Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. | When a business context is still loosely outlined, it shapes language, responsibility, and integration space. It clarifies what belongs together and where a boundary needs to hold. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | 1-6 Wochen | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 4-10 | 3-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Futures Wheel, Consequence Chains, Strategic Signals | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Context Canvas, Glossary, Integration Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ForesightSystems thinkingSignals | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesModeling |
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