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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Futures Wheel |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Innovation Reverse Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | For persistent errors or blockages, the method shifts the view to the opposite of the desired effect. It exposes the mechanics of failure and makes hidden causes easier to grasp. This makes improvement more concrete and the problem clearer. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | 30-60 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 1-5 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Futures Wheel, Consequence Chains, Strategic Signals | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | ForesightSystems thinkingSignals | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk |
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