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Criterion
Paper illustration of Futures Wheel with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Futures Wheel
Paper illustration for Time Blocking
Operations
Time Blocking
Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP 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 calendar that grows on request, the method makes available time explicit again. It combines appointments, focus work, and buffer into a more realistic day structure.GAP Analysis compares the current state with a target picture and makes the distance manageable. It becomes useful when, ahead of new initiatives, it must become clear which capabilities, processes, or resources are missing.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowMedium
Timedifferent
60-120 min15-30 min Planung, laufend1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
3-1012-8
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncAsyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Futures Wheel, Consequence Chains, Strategic SignalsBlocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus PlanGap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes
Tagsno overlap
ForesightSystems thinkingSignals
PlanningTime managementFocus
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
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Paper illustration for ALPEN Method
Operations
ALPEN Method
Paper illustration of a branching impact map with a Why goal at the root, actor circles, How behavior changes and What options.
Product Strategy
Impact Mapping
Paper illustration of Leverage Points with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Leverage Points
Paper illustration of a six-field PESTLE grid
Business Strategy
PESTLE Analysis