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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Futures Wheel |  Innovation Brainwriting |
|---|---|---|
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. | When loud voices or hierarchy distort the idea search, the method creates a quiet entry into joint development. It gives everyone thinking space and gathers contributions without social brakes, making diversity more visible and easier to build on. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Futures Wheel, Consequence Chains, Strategic Signals | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list |
Tagsno overlap | ForesightSystems thinkingSignals | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas |
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