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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Systems Thinking Future Reality Tree |  Innovation Design Charrette |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | In a tightly timed design process with many participants, the method pools several lines of thinking in a short time. It brings parallel design energy without letting the discussion tip into endless coordination. This quickly produces solid directions for architecture or space. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 2-4 h | Halber Tag bis mehrere Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 3-8 | 10-50 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Future Reality Tree, Negative Branches, Assumption List, Improved Injections | Sketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized Direction |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | Theory of ConstraintsSystems thinkingChange | BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation |
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