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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Futures Wheel |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Business Strategy Blue Ocean Strategy Canvas |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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 Blue Ocean Strategy Canvas shows how an offering is positioned relative to the market. Differentiation thereby becomes tangible in value factors instead of merely being claimed. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | 30-60 min | 2-4 h | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 1-5 | 3-10 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Futures Wheel, Consequence Chains, Strategic Signals | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Strategy Canvas, Value Curve, ERRC Actions | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ForesightSystems thinkingSignals | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | StrategyPositioningInnovationValue | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio |