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Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
Operations
ABC Analysis
Paper illustration of a Concept Map with concepts and labelled links
Knowledge Modeling
Concept Mapping
Paper illustration of an IBIS map with issues, positions and arguments
Knowledge Modeling
IBIS
Purposedifferent
With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention.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.IBIS structures thinking about complex questions as a sequence of issues, ideas, and arguments. The method keeps discussions open without forcing them into premature consensus.
Complexitydifferent
LowMediumMedium
Timedifferent
30-60 min1-2 h1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
1-51-82-8
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control ListConcept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge GapsIssue Map, Positions, Argument Notes
Tagsno overlap
PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking
RationaleKnowledgeDecision
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Decision Making
Argument Mapping
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Delivery
Cost of Delay
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Decision Making
Cynefin Workshop
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Product Strategy
ICE Scoring