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| Criterion |  Facilitation Expectation Mapping |  Decision Making Argument Mapping |  Knowledge Modeling IBIS |  Decision Making DACI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When roles, interfaces, or projects fail because of differing expectations, Expectation Mapping surfaces these differences. It shows what each side takes for granted and where the pictures diverge. | When statements, evidence, and counterarguments get mixed up, a debate quickly loses its structure. Argument Mapping breaks a thesis down into its reasoning and makes visible what it really rests on. | 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. | In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 1-3 h | 1-3 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 1-8 | 2-8 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements | Argument Map, Evidence Gaps, Decision Rationale | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | AlignmentStakeholdersTeam | SensemakingDecisionRationale | RationaleKnowledgeDecision | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment |