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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Futures Wheel |  Operations Process Mapping |  Operations ABC Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | With a confusing workflow that has many handoffs, the method makes the actual process visible. It shows where work is passed on, delayed, or duplicated, so improvement targets the right spots. | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | 1-3 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-10 | 1-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Futures Wheel, Consequence Chains, Strategic Signals | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List |
Tagsno overlap | ForesightSystems thinkingSignals | ProcessOperationsImprovement | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio |
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