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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Futures Wheel |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Operations Visual Management |  Operations Getting Things Done |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. | With high tempo and many parallel topics, the method makes status, deviations, and priorities visible at a glance. It reduces search effort and prevents what matters from getting lost in daily work. | With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | 10-20 min daily | Ongoing | 1-2 h Setup, laufend |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 1 | 1-20 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Futures Wheel, Consequence Chains, Strategic Signals | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Visual Board, Status Indicators, Exception Cues | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine |
Tagsno overlap | ForesightSystems thinkingSignals | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | SignalsOperationsVisual management | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution |