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Criterion
Game Day workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
DevOps
Game Day
Paper illustration of a Concept Map with concepts and labelled links
Knowledge Modeling
Concept Mapping
Paper illustration of an IBIS map with issues, positions and arguments
Knowledge Modeling
IBIS
Incident Command workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
DevOps
Incident Command
Purposedifferent
In preparing for rare incidents, the method tests response capability under controlled conditions. It shows where assumptions about stability, roles, and recovery are too optimistic.Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly.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.During an acute incident with several people involved, the method creates a clear leadership and communication structure. It reduces chaos when fast coordination and clean situational awareness are both needed at once.
Complexitydifferent
HighMediumMediumMedium
Timedifferent
Halber Tag1-2 h1-3 hAs needed
Participantsdifferent
5-201-82-84-15
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Simulation Notes, Gaps List, Updated RunbooksConcept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge GapsIssue Map, Positions, Argument NotesIncident Log, Action Tracker, Stakeholder Updates
Tagsno overlap
ResilienceOperationsIncident
KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking
RationaleKnowledgeDecision
IncidentOperationsReliability
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