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| Criterion |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Operations Time Blocking |  Innovation Brainwriting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a topic is still unclear and too many thoughts surface at once, Mind Mapping creates an open surface for ordering them. It makes connections, subtopics, and starting points visible without fixing them too early. | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. | With a calendar that grows on request, the method makes available time explicit again. It combines appointments, focus work, and buffer into a more realistic day structure. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 10-20 min daily | 15-30 min Planung, laufend | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 1 | 1 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | PlanningTime managementFocus | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas |