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| Criterion |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |
|---|---|---|
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. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 2-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio |
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