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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Agile Example Mapping |  Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping |  Agile Specification by Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | When a story carries business rules and exceptions, it brings clarity before implementation. It makes examples, open questions, and boundaries visible enough that the logic becomes jointly sound. | Knowledge Mapping makes knowledge, gaps, and transfer paths visible across a field. It fits when expertise should not just exist but also be findable and transferable. | When business rules need to become precise, it ties language, example, and test together. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as an Example Table and Acceptance Tests. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 30-60 min | 1-3 h | 60-90 min pro Feature |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 3-7 | 3-12 | 3-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Example Map, Acceptance Criteria, Open Questions | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan | Example Table, Acceptance Tests |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | Behavior-Driven DevelopmentRequirementsExamplesRefinement | KnowledgeMappingRisk | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development |