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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |  Innovation Brainwriting |  Innovation Round Robin Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 0.5-3 Tage | 15-45 min | 15-30 min | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 5-15 | 1-10 | 3-12 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | Idea List, Cluster, Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | BrainstormingIdeationFacilitationInclusionCreativity |