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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Product Discovery Riskiest Assumption Test |
|---|---|---|---|
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 an idea hinges on one critical unknown, it prioritizes testing that exact piece of uncertainty first. It separates problem, assumption, solution, and evidence. The result is captured as a prioritized list of assumptions, a test plan, and a result report. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-2 h | 1-2 Wochen pro Iteration |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 1-8 | 2-6 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Prioritized Assumption List, Test Plan, Results Report |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | ExperimentsValidationDiscoveryAssumptions |
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