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Paper illustration of Futures Wheel with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Futures Wheel
Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
Operations
ABC Analysis
Paper radar with five axes, two current and target profiles, and evidence cards beside each dimension.
Decision Making
Radar
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.When capabilities, maturity levels, or market positions need to be compared across several dimensions, overview is easily lost. Radar brings different characteristics into a shared picture and shows patterns faster than tables do.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowMedium
Timedifferent
60-120 min30-60 min1-2 h
Participantsdifferent
3-101-52-10
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncAsyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Futures Wheel, Consequence Chains, Strategic SignalsABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control ListRadar Map, Capability Scores, Action Areas
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ForesightSystems thinkingSignals
PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
AssessmentPortfolioCapability
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Paper illustration for Intervention Mapping.
Systems Thinking
Intervention Mapping
Paper illustration of a calibrated five-by-five risk matrix with response cards.
Decision Making
Risk Matrix
Paper illustration of Three Horizons with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Three Horizons
Visual Management workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
Visual Management