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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Knowledge Modeling IBIS |  Product Strategy ICE Scoring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | 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. | 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. | When ideas need sorting quickly, it condenses impact, confidence, and effort into one compact score. It connects customer value, product logic, and decision priorities. The result is captured as an ICE table and top-ideas list. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 30-60 min | 1-3 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 1-5 | 2-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes | ICE Table, Top Idea List |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | RationaleKnowledgeDecision | PrioritizationScoringGrowthDecision |