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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping |  Innovation Brainwriting |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | 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. | When size or effort can only be estimated roughly, Dot Estimation condenses the group's experience into a quick range. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as an Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, and Discussion Targets. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 15-30 min | 5-20 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-12 | 3-20 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeMappingRisk | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | EstimationEffortRisk |
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