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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling IBIS |  Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |  Knowledge Modeling Feynman Technique |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | CATWOE structures a problem from six viewpoints and prevents too narrow a view of the situation. Different experiences of the system become comparably discussable this way. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 45-90 min | 20-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-8 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes |
Tagsno overlap | RationaleKnowledgeDecision | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding |
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