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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Decision Making Wideband Delphi |
|---|---|---|---|
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 size or effort can only be estimated roughly, Dot Estimation condenses the group's experience into a quick range. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as an Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, and Discussion Targets. | A single opinion rarely holds up for planning when the future is genuinely uncertain. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as an Estimate Range, Assumption Log, and Expert Consensus Notes. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 5-20 min | 1-4 h or multiple rounds |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 3-20 | 4-12 Experten |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | Estimate Range, Assumption Log, Expert Consensus Notes |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | EstimationEffortRisk | EstimationExpertsForecasting |
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