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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Facilitation Lean Coffee |  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 group without a fixed agenda needs to get into useful conversations quickly, Lean Coffee structures the start around interests rather than a presentation. The group itself negotiates which topics get time first and which wait. | 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 | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 30-90 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 3-20 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Prioritized Topics, Discussion Notes, Action Items | Idea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | FacilitationAutonomyDialogue | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence |
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