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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Systems Thinking Evaporating Cloud |  Innovation Brainwriting |  Systems Thinking Future Reality Tree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 method makes visible why two seemingly incompatible demands arise and which assumption must be tested to resolve the conflict. | When loud voices or hierarchy distort the idea search, the method creates a quiet entry into joint development. It gives everyone thinking space and gathers contributions without social brakes, making diversity more visible and easier to build on. | A Future Reality Tree shows how desired actions are meant to lead to a better system state. The method checks whether a path of change holds together logically before time flows into implementation. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 60-120 min | 15-30 min | 2-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 2-8 | 3-12 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Conflict Cloud, Assumption List, Breakthrough Ideas, Next Experiments | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | Future Reality Tree, Negative Branches, Assumption List, Improved Injections |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | Theory of ConstraintsAssumptionsSystems thinking | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | Theory of ConstraintsSystems thinkingChange |