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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling IBIS |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Engineering Kanban |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | When work sits in too many parallel streams, throughput suffers and no one sees the bottlenecks. Kanban makes the flow of work visible and limits overload so a system becomes calmer and more predictable. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-2 h | Ongoing |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1-8 | 2-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Kanban board, WIP policies, Flow metrics |
Tagsno overlap | RationaleKnowledgeDecision | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | FlowVisual managementDelivery |
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