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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |  Innovation Brainwriting |  Facilitation Mind 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. | When a domain model and its associated contexts need to be thought through together, it creates a shared overview. It connects the business view and organizational boundary into a readable whole. | 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. | 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 | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-3 h | 15-30 min | 15-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-10 | 3-12 | 1-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation |