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| Criterion |  Decision Making Decision Matrix |  Knowledge Modeling IBIS |  Facilitation Consensus Workshop |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When several options collide with several criteria, comparison quickly becomes subjective. A Decision Matrix makes the trade-off visible and brings weighting, criteria, and options into a shared logic. | 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 a group needs a solid decision without outvoting individual factions, a Consensus Workshop creates a negotiable common ground. It makes agreement, reservations, and open tensions discussable at the same time. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 1-3 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-8 | 5-30 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Decision Matrix, Scoring Rationale, Selected Option | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes | Consensus Clusters, Theme Titles, Priority Areas |
Tagsno overlap | DecisionCriteriaScoringTradeoffs | RationaleKnowledgeDecision | FacilitationConsensusWorkshopAlignment |
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