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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Decision Making Decision Rights Mapping |  Knowledge Modeling IBIS |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | In organizations with many stakeholders, it often blurs who actually decides and who is merely consulted. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Decision Rights matrix and an agreement. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 90-180 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 4-12 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Decision Rights Matrix, Agreement | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | DecisionGovernanceAlignmentResponsibility | RationaleKnowledgeDecision |
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