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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling IBIS |  Systems Thinking Futures Wheel |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Product Strategy ICE Scoring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | IBIS structures thinking about complex questions as a sequence of issues, ideas, and arguments. The method keeps discussions open without forcing them into premature consensus. | 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 many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. | When ideas need sorting quickly, it condenses impact, confidence, and effort into one compact score. It connects customer value, product logic, and decision priorities. The result is captured as an ICE table and top-ideas list. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 60-120 min | 30-60 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-10 | 1-5 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes | Futures Wheel, Consequence Chains, Strategic Signals | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | ICE Table, Top Idea List |
Tagsno overlap | RationaleKnowledgeDecision | ForesightSystems thinkingSignals | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | PrioritizationScoringGrowthDecision |