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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Futures Wheel |  UX Research HEART Framework |  Decision Making Force Field Analysis |  Product Strategy KPI Tree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | Helps clarify observations, needs, and patterns in concrete terms. It groups observations into patterns, questions, and decisions. The result is captured as a HEART-GSM table and dashboard. | In change initiatives, supporting and restraining forces sit at the table at the same time. Force Field Analysis makes these tensions explicit and shows where change can be pushed forward by strengthening or relieving. | When metrics across the organization drift apart, it arranges drivers and effects under one shared logic. It connects customer value, product logic, and decision priorities. The result is captured as a KPI tree and owner list. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | 120 min initial, dann laufend | 45-90 min | 90-180 min initial, dann laufend |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-6 | 3-12 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Futures Wheel, Consequence Chains, Strategic Signals | HEART-GSM Table, Dashboard | Force Field Map, Change Levers, Risk Notes | KPI Tree, Owner List |
Tagsno overlap | ForesightSystems thinkingSignals | MetricsUX researchMeasurementSatisfaction | ChangeDecisionStrategy | MetricsStrategyAlignmentMeasurement |