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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |  Innovation Brainwriting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | Systems Mapping arranges elements, relationships, and boundaries so a complex field becomes legible at a glance. The overview stabilizes the overall picture before detail work or steering begins. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 15-45 min | 1-3 h | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 1-10 | 3-12 | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas |