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| Criterion |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |  Systems Thinking Behavior Over Time Graph |  Innovation Brainwriting |  Systems Thinking Causal Loop Diagram |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | A Behavior Over Time Graph shows how a metric or observation develops over time. The method makes trends, breaks, and recurring patterns visible that get lost in snapshots. | 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. | A Causal Loop Diagram makes feedback, reinforcement, and balance in a system legible. It uncovers side effects and self-reinforcement that stay hidden in linear explanations. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 20-45 min | 15-30 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 1-10 | 3-12 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | Behavior Over Time Graph, Trend Hypotheses, Key Events | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | Systems thinkingPatternsDynamics | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics |