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Criterion
Paper illustration of Futures Wheel with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Futures Wheel
Paper illustration of Leverage Points with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Leverage Points
Paper illustration for Domain Context Map
Domain Modeling
Domain Context Map
Systems Mapping method illustration showing its working structure
Systems Thinking
Systems Mapping
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.Leverage Points show exactly where interventions in a system produce a disproportionate effect. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a leverage map and action strategy.When a domain model and its associated contexts need to be thought through together, it creates a shared overview. It connects the business view and organizational boundary into a readable whole.Systems Mapping arranges elements, relationships, and boundaries so a complex field becomes legible at a glance. The overview stabilizes the overall picture before detail work or steering begins.
Complexitydifferent
MediumHighMediumMedium
Timedifferent
60-120 minHalf day1-3 h1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
3-103-123-103-12
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Futures Wheel, Consequence Chains, Strategic SignalsLeverage Map, Action StrategyDomain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership MapSystem Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points
Tagsno overlap
ForesightSystems thinkingSignals
Systems thinkingChangeStrategy
Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries
Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange
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