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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Causal Loop Diagram |  Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping |  Systems Thinking Behavior Over Time Graph |  Knowledge Modeling Concept 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. | 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. | Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-3 h | 20-45 min | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-12 | 1-10 | 1-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan | Behavior Over Time Graph, Trend Hypotheses, Key Events | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps |
Tagsno overlap | FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics | KnowledgeMappingRisk | Systems thinkingPatternsDynamics | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking |