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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Domain Modeling EventStorming |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |  Innovation Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 a domain consists of many events, rules, and states, it creates a shared modeling space for the team. It bundles language, flows, and boundaries before domain knowledge fragments into siloed views. | When a topic is still unclear and too many thoughts surface at once, Mind Mapping creates an open surface for ordering them. It makes connections, subtopics, and starting points visible without fixing them too early. | When a team faces an open question with many obvious directions, the method first creates breadth instead of premature commitment. It separates idea flow from evaluation and makes lines of thought visible, creating a pool for selection and further development. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 2-8 h | 15-45 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 5-12 | 1-10 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Event Timeline, Ubiquitous Language, Boundaries, Open Questions | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | Idea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | Domain-Driven DesignEventsDiscoveryWorkshop | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence |