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| Criterion | ![]() Knowledge Modeling Feynman Technique | ![]() Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping | ![]() Innovation Design Charrette | ![]() Innovation Reverse Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | 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. | For persistent errors or blockages, the method shifts the view to the opposite of the desired effect. It exposes the mechanics of failure and makes hidden causes easier to grasp. This makes improvement more concrete and the problem clearer. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 20-60 min | 1-3 h | Halber Tag bis mehrere Tage | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 3-12 | 10-50 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan | Sketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized Direction | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding | KnowledgeMappingRisk | BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk |



