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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Futures Wheel |  Operations Root Cause Analysis |  Operations Weekly Review |
|---|---|---|---|
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 a problem keeps recurring and the cause stays unclear, the method exposes the underlying mechanism. It separates symptom, guess, and robust explanation from one another. | In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | 1-4 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-8 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Futures Wheel, Consequence Chains, Strategic Signals | Problem Statement, Cause Hypotheses, Confirmed Causes, Action Plan | Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions |
Tagsno overlap | ForesightSystems thinkingSignals | Root causeProblem solvingQualityIncident | ProductivityExecutionPlanning |
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