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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Behavior Over Time Graph |  Innovation Brainwriting |  Systems Thinking Causal Loop Diagram |  Innovation Design Charrette |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | A Behavior Over Time Graph shows how a metric or observation develops over time. The method makes trends, breaks, and recurring patterns visible that get lost in snapshots. | When loud voices or hierarchy distort the idea search, the method creates a quiet entry into joint development. It gives everyone thinking space and gathers contributions without social brakes, making diversity more visible and easier to build on. | A Causal Loop Diagram makes feedback, reinforcement, and balance in a system legible. It uncovers side effects and self-reinforcement that stay hidden in linear explanations. | In a tightly timed design process with many participants, the method pools several lines of thinking in a short time. It brings parallel design energy without letting the discussion tip into endless coordination. This quickly produces solid directions for architecture or space. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | 15-30 min | 1-3 h | Halber Tag bis mehrere Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 3-12 | 2-8 | 10-50 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Behavior Over Time Graph, Trend Hypotheses, Key Events | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points | Sketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized Direction |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingPatternsDynamics | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics | BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation |