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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Innovation Brainwriting |  Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | Knowledge Mapping makes knowledge, gaps, and transfer paths visible across a field. It fits when expertise should not just exist but also be findable and transferable. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 0.5-3 Tage | 15-30 min | 1-3 h | 15-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 5-15 | 3-12 | 3-12 | 1-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions |
Tagsno overlap | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | KnowledgeMappingRisk | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation |