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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |  Systems Thinking Intervention Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Systems Mapping arranges elements, relationships, and boundaries so a complex field becomes legible at a glance. The overview stabilizes the overall picture before detail work or steering begins. | 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. | 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. | Intervention Mapping translates a need for change into a planned, evaluable program. The method connects target group, determinants, actions, and measurement into a traceable chain. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-2 h | 15-45 min | 1-5 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 1-8 | 1-10 | 4-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | Logic Model, Change Objectives, Intervention Components, Evaluation Plan |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | ChangeSystems thinkingCapability |