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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |  Facilitation 1-2-4-All |
|---|---|---|---|
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 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 many people in a group too rarely get to speak, 1-2-4-All distributes thinking time more fairly. The format builds participation step by step and makes quiet or still-unformed thoughts usable faster. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 0.5-3 Tage | 15-45 min | 10-20 min |
Participantsdifferent | 5-15 | 1-10 | 4-100+ |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | Idea List, Shared Insights, Emergent Themes |
Tagsno overlap | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | FacilitationInclusionIdeation |
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