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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Futures Wheel |  Operations Accountability Ladder |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
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 defensive reactions to problems, the method shifts the view from justification to ownership. It makes visible which reaction stage a person or team is currently stuck on. | Soft Systems Methodology helps explore unclear or politically charged problems systematically. Instead of forcing a quick answer, the method builds a shared understanding of perspectives and room for action. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | 20-45 min | 0.5-3 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 1-8 | 5-15 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Futures Wheel, Consequence Chains, Strategic Signals | Ownership Reflection, Action Commitment, Coaching Notes | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda |
Tagsno overlap | ForesightSystems thinkingSignals | ResponsibilityLeadershipTeam | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking |
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