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Paper illustration of Futures Wheel with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Futures Wheel
A paper tomato timer connects a focus task, short breaks and a work record.
Operations
Pomodoro Technique
Paper illustration for Ivy Lee Method
Operations
Ivy Lee Method
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 easily distracted solo work, the method sets clear time boundaries for concentrated work. It protects attention when large tasks would otherwise fall apart into small avoidance moves.With a restless workday full of too many open items, the method creates radical simplicity. It directs attention to a short sequence instead of a broad, still-open field.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowLow
Timedifferent
60-120 min25 min Zyklen5-10 min daily
Participantsdifferent
3-1011
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncAsyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Futures Wheel, Consequence Chains, Strategic SignalsFocus Sessions, Task Progress, Interruption NotesDaily Priority List, Completion Notes
Tagsno overlap
ForesightSystems thinkingSignals
FocusTime managementProductivityExecution
PrioritizationProductivityExecution
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Paper illustration for Eat the Frog
Operations
Eat the Frog
Paper illustration for ALPEN Method
Operations
ALPEN Method
Paper illustration of a four-quadrant grid with tasks sorted by importance and urgency and translated into actions.
Decision Making
Eisenhower Matrix
Paper notes move from an inbox to action, project and calendar collections.
Operations
Getting Things Done