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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Futures Wheel |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | For a tightly scoped process segment with noticeable waste, the method bundles shared energy for change. It suits situations that call for fast learning loops and visible adjustments. | 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. | For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | 0.5-5 Tage | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 4-10 | 1 | 2-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Futures Wheel, Consequence Chains, Strategic Signals | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis |
Tagsno overlap | ForesightSystems thinkingSignals | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations |