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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking VUCA Scan |  Operations After-Action Review |  Systems Thinking Futures Wheel |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The VUCA Scan helps read difficult situations more precisely. Instead of treating unclarity as generally complicated, the method separates fast change, missing knowledge, systemic entanglement, and ambiguous interpretation. | After missions or project phases with unclear outcomes, the method makes visible what actually happened and what can be learned from it. It separates course, effect, and causes so experience turns into solid improvement. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 20-45 min | 60-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 3-12 | 3-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | VUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning Plan | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary | Futures Wheel, Consequence Chains, Strategic Signals |
Tagsno overlap | SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight | LearningOperationsImprovement | ForesightSystems thinkingSignals |
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