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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Feynman Technique |  Operations Bottleneck Analysis |  Knowledge Modeling Teach-back |  Architecture arc42 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | For a flow that backs up at one point, the method looks for the capacity limit with the greatest leverage. It explains why extra effort elsewhere barely improves throughput. | 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. | arc42 structures architecture knowledge so teams can document system, decisions, and risks consistently. The template builds a living understanding of the architecture instead of scattered notes. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 20-60 min | 1-3 h | 5-20 min | 1-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 3-8 | 2-8 | 1-4 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes | Bottleneck Map, Flow Metrics, Improvement Options, Follow-up Measures | Understanding Check, Clarification Notes, Learning Gaps | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View |
Tagsno overlap | LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding | FlowMeasurementConstraints | LearningUnderstandingCommunication | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication |