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| Criterion |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |  UX Research Tree Testing |  Innovation Round Robin Brainstorming |  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 a navigation exists but search paths still fail, tree testing checks findability without visual distraction. The method shows whether labels, levels, and paths really lead to the intended destination. | With unevenly distributed speaking time, the method brings every person into the contribution one after another. It prevents early voices from setting the direction while still producing a shared idea space. This makes participation plannable and the team's diversity visible. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 1-2 Tage | 20-45 min | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | Based on research question | 4-10 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IA | Idea List, Cluster, Shortlist | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | Information architectureNavigationFindability | BrainstormingIdeationFacilitationInclusionCreativity | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas |