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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |  Innovation Brainwriting |  Facilitation Stakeholder Mapping |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | CATWOE structures a problem from six viewpoints and prevents too narrow a view of the situation. Different experiences of the system become comparably discussable this way. | 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. | When an initiative depends on many people, interests, and power dynamics, Stakeholder Mapping systematically orders the environment. It shows who influences, who is affected, and where relationship management or safeguarding matters first. | When a topic is still unclear and too many thoughts surface at once, Mind Mapping creates an open surface for ordering them. It makes connections, subtopics, and starting points visible without fixing them too early. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 15-30 min | 60–90 min | 15-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-12 | 2-8 | 1-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | Stakeholder Map, Engagement Plan, Risk Notes | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | StakeholdersAlignmentFacilitationChange | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation |