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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |
|---|---|---|
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. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium |
Timesame | 1-3 h | 1-3 h |
Participantssame | 3-12 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points |
Tags1 shared | KnowledgeMappingRisk | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange |
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