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| Criterion | ![]() Systems Thinking Futures Wheel | ![]() Product Strategy KPI Tree | ![]() UX Research HEART Framework |
|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | 90-180 min initial, dann laufend | 120 min initial, dann laufend |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-8 | 3-6 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Futures Wheel, Consequence Chains, Strategic Signals | KPI Tree, Owner List | HEART-GSM Table, Dashboard |
Tagsno overlap | ForesightSystems thinkingSignals | MetricsStrategyAlignmentMeasurement | MetricsUX researchMeasurementSatisfaction |
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