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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Delivery Value Stream Mapping |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |  Knowledge Modeling Knowledge 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. | When delivery work dissolves into wait times, handoffs, and hidden effort, Value Stream Mapping makes the actual flow visible. The method exposes bottlenecks, idle time, and feedback loops so lead time and improvement levers become tangible. | For a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability. | Knowledge Mapping makes knowledge, gaps, and transfer paths visible across a field. It fits when expertise should not just exist but also be findable and transferable. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 1-3 h | 2-6 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 4-10 | 3-10 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Current-state map, Future-state map, Bottleneck list | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | LeanFlowWasteDelivery | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause | KnowledgeMappingRisk |