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| Criterion | ![]() Facilitation Mind Mapping | ![]() Agile Planning Poker | ![]() 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. | When estimates within the team diverge too much, it puts differing expectations on a common test bench. It separates rough complexity from unspoken assumptions. | 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 |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 2-5 min je Item | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 3-9 | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | Relative Estimates, Assumption Notes, Split Candidates | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | EstimationAgileRelative sizingTeam | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas |
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