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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Futures Wheel |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |  Decision Making Risk Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|
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 the same task is done differently depending on the person, the method exposes the reliable core. It creates comparability without unnecessarily choking off needed latitude. | When a project faces many possible disruptions, it quickly becomes unclear which risks deserve attention first. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Risk Matrix and a Top Risk List. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | 1-3 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-6 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Futures Wheel, Consequence Chains, Strategic Signals | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs | Risk Matrix, Top Risk List |
Tagsno overlap | ForesightSystems thinkingSignals | LeanProcessQuality | RiskDecisionPrioritizationAssessment |
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