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| Criterion |  Decision Making Decision Tree |  Knowledge Modeling Teach-back |  Knowledge Modeling IBIS |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For decisions with follow-on paths and dependencies, a linear comparison is often not enough. A Decision Tree shows how options branch under conditions and which consequences hang on each branch. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 5-20 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-6 | 2-8 | 2-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Decision Tree, Option Map, Assumption List | Understanding Check, Clarification Notes, Learning Gaps | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes |
Tagsno overlap | DecisionTreeOptions | LearningUnderstandingCommunication | RationaleKnowledgeDecision |
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