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| Criterion |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |  Systems Thinking Future Reality Tree |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 Future Reality Tree shows how desired actions are meant to lead to a better system state. The method checks whether a path of change holds together logically before time flows into implementation. | When several contexts need to talk to each other, it makes their relationships and dependencies legible. It helps sort integration pressure and responsibilities across system boundaries. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 2-4 h | 1-3 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 3-8 | 2-8 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | Future Reality Tree, Negative Branches, Assumption List, Improved Injections | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | Theory of ConstraintsSystems thinkingChange | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange |