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| Criterion | ![]() Systems Thinking Futures Wheel | ![]() Operations Time Blocking | ![]() 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. | 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. | 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 | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | 15-30 min Planung, laufend | 5-10 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Futures Wheel, Consequence Chains, Strategic Signals | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan | Daily Priority List, Completion Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ForesightSystems thinkingSignals | PlanningTime managementFocus | PrioritizationProductivityExecution |
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