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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Innovation Brainwriting |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Innovation Design Charrette |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Soft Systems Methodology helps explore unclear or politically charged problems systematically. Instead of forcing a quick answer, the method builds a shared understanding of perspectives and room for action. | 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. | 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. | In a tightly timed design process with many participants, the method pools several lines of thinking in a short time. It brings parallel design energy without letting the discussion tip into endless coordination. This quickly produces solid directions for architecture or space. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-3 Tage | 15-30 min | 1-2 h | Halber Tag bis mehrere Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 5-15 | 3-12 | 1-8 | 10-50 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Sketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized Direction |
Tagsno overlap | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation |