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Criterion
Paper illustration of Futures Wheel with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Futures Wheel
Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Paper illustration for Weekly Review.
Operations
Weekly Review
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.GAP Analysis compares the current state with a target picture and makes the distance manageable. It becomes useful when, ahead of new initiatives, it must become clear which capabilities, processes, or resources are missing.In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumLow
Timedifferent
60-120 min1-3 h30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
3-102-81
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Futures Wheel, Consequence Chains, Strategic SignalsGap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesUpdated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions
Tagsno overlap
ForesightSystems thinkingSignals
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
ProductivityExecutionPlanning
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Getting Things Done
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ALPEN Method
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