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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |  Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping |  Innovation Design Charrette |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | Knowledge Mapping makes knowledge, gaps, and transfer paths visible across a field. It fits when expertise should not just exist but also be findable and transferable. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 1-3 h | Halber Tag bis mehrere Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-12 | 10-50 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan | Sketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized Direction |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | KnowledgeMappingRisk | BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation |
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