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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Systems Thinking Intervention Mapping |  Innovation Brainwriting |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | Intervention Mapping translates a need for change into a planned, evaluable program. The method connects target group, determinants, actions, and measurement into a traceable chain. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 1-5 Tage | 15-30 min | 15-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 4-12 | 3-12 | 1-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Logic Model, Change Objectives, Intervention Components, Evaluation Plan | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | ChangeSystems thinkingCapability | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation |