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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Feynman Technique |  Engineering Golden Path |  Knowledge Modeling IBIS |  Decision Making DACI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 teams need a reliable default path for frequent use, sprawl quickly emerges without any guiding logic. Golden Path bundles the preferred path so good practice becomes easy and deviation becomes deliberate. | 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 | 20-60 min | 1-3 Tage Setup, laufend | 1-3 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 2-8 | 2-8 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes | Golden Path Guide, Templates, Quality Checks | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding | EngineeringProductivityGovernance | RationaleKnowledgeDecision | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment |