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| Criterion |  Operations Fault Tree Analysis |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Innovation Design Charrette |  Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a critical top event with several possible triggers, the method logically models failure paths. It makes visible which combinations of conditions can lead to damage. | 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. | 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. | 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 | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-6 h | 1-2 h | Halber Tag bis mehrere Tage | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 1-8 | 10-50 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Fault Tree, Critical Paths, Cause Hypotheses, Control Actions | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Sketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized Direction | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan |
Tagsno overlap | RiskRoot causeSafety | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation | KnowledgeMappingRisk |