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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Knowledge Modeling IBIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a process problem with fluctuating performance, the method brings analysis and improvement into a disciplined sequence. It creates a framework in which numbers, causes, and control come together. | 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. | 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. | 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 | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 15-45 min | 1-2 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 1-3 | 1-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | RationaleKnowledgeDecision |