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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Behavior Over Time Graph |  Innovation Crazy 8s |  Systems Thinking Causal Loop Diagram |  Innovation Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | With only a few minutes available and a still-fuzzy solution search, the method forces a wide range of variants. It produces fast sketches before the first idea can settle in, making different directions directly comparable and open to further development. | 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. | When a team faces an open question with many obvious directions, the method first creates breadth instead of premature commitment. It separates idea flow from evaluation and makes lines of thought visible, creating a pool for selection and further development. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | 8-15 min | 1-3 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 1-10 | 2-8 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Behavior Over Time Graph, Trend Hypotheses, Key Events | Sketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction Options | Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points | Idea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingPatternsDynamics | BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint | FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence |