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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Knowledge Modeling Teach-back |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Knowledge Modeling Feynman Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | Teach-back checks whether an explanation actually got through to the other person. The method makes misunderstandings visible early and strengthens shared understanding in advisory and learning situations. | An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable. | The Feynman Technique checks understanding by explaining a topic so that it stays easy for others to understand. It makes knowledge gaps visible before they become costly in everyday work. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 5-20 min | 15-45 min | 20-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 2-8 | 1-3 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Understanding Check, Clarification Notes, Learning Gaps | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | LearningUnderstandingCommunication | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding |