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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Feynman Technique |  Facilitation Expectation Mapping |  Knowledge Modeling Teach-back |  Facilitation Alignment Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | 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. | When several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 20-60 min | 45-90 min | 5-20 min | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 3-12 | 2-8 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes | Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements | Understanding Check, Clarification Notes, Learning Gaps | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions |
Tagsno overlap | LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding | AlignmentStakeholdersTeam | LearningUnderstandingCommunication | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation |