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Criterion
Paper illustration for Feynman Technique.
Knowledge Modeling
Feynman Technique
Paper illustration of two considered options leading to a decision record with a marked status and visible consequences.
Architecture
Architecture Decision Record
Paper illustration of Strategy Execution Loop with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Strategy Execution Loop
Paper illustration of an IBIS map with issues, positions and arguments
Knowledge Modeling
IBIS
Purposedifferent
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.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 Strategy Execution Loop helps avoid treating strategy as a one-off document. It makes visible how strategic decisions are turned into objectives, initiatives, operational work, measurement, and learning.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
LowLowHighMedium
Timedifferent
20-60 min15-45 minInitial 3-6 h, then monthly or quarterly reviews1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
11-35-122-8
Formatdifferent
AsyncAsyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study NotesADR File, Decision Log, RationaleExecution Loop, Review Cadence, Strategic Learning LogIssue Map, Positions, Argument Notes
Tagsno overlap
LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding
ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance
ExecutionCadenceLearningGovernance
RationaleKnowledgeDecision
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