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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Business Strategy Blue Ocean Strategy Canvas |  Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping |  Business Strategy SWOT Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | The Blue Ocean Strategy Canvas shows how an offering is positioned relative to the market. Differentiation thereby becomes tangible in value factors instead of merely being claimed. | 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. | SWOT Analysis arranges strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats into a compact picture of the situation. It keeps internal capabilities and external influences separate before strategic options emerge from them. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 2-4 h | 1-3 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 3-10 | 3-12 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Strategy Canvas, Value Curve, ERRC Actions | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan | SWOT matrix, Strategic options, Action list |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | StrategyPositioningInnovationValue | KnowledgeMappingRisk | StrategyAnalysisMarketPositioning |