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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Feynman Technique |  Systems Thinking Intervention Mapping |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The Feynman Technique checks understanding by explaining a topic so that it stays easy for others to understand. It makes knowledge gaps visible before they become costly in everyday work. | 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. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 20-60 min | 1-5 Tage | 1-3 h | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 4-12 | 3-12 | 1-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes | Logic Model, Change Objectives, Intervention Components, Evaluation Plan | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps |
Tagsno overlap | LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding | ChangeSystems thinkingCapability | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking |