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| Criterion | ![]() Systems Thinking Causal Loop Diagram | ![]() Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium |
Timesame | 1-3 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan |
Tagsno overlap | FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics | KnowledgeMappingRisk |
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