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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Decision Making Argument Mapping |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | When statements, evidence, and counterarguments get mixed up, a debate quickly loses its structure. Argument Mapping breaks a thesis down into its reasoning and makes visible what it really rests on. | Soft Systems Methodology helps explore unclear or politically charged problems systematically. Instead of forcing a quick answer, the method builds a shared understanding of perspectives and room for action. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 1-3 h | 0.5-3 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 1-8 | 5-15 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Argument Map, Evidence Gaps, Decision Rationale | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda |
Tags1 shared | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | SensemakingDecisionRationale | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking |
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