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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Future Reality Tree |  Innovation Brainwriting |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | A Future Reality Tree shows how desired actions are meant to lead to a better system state. The method checks whether a path of change holds together logically before time flows into implementation. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-4 h | 15-30 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-12 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Future Reality Tree, Negative Branches, Assumption List, Improved Injections | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points |
Tagsno overlap | Theory of ConstraintsSystems thinkingChange | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange |
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