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| Criterion |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Architecture C4 Model |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly. | The C4 Model makes a system legible across several resolution levels, from context down to code. It suits situations where different audiences need to understand the same architecture from different altitudes. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 1-2 h | 1-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 1-8 | 1-5 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization |
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