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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling IBIS |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Team Design Team Topologies Interaction Modes |
|---|---|---|---|
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 several teams collaborate repeatedly, it describes the right interaction mode for each interface between them. It clarifies responsibility, interaction, and load between teams. The result is captured as an interaction heat map and pairwise agreements. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-2 h | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1-8 | Team-Leads plus Architecture |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Interaction Heat Map, Agreements per Pair |
Tagsno overlap | RationaleKnowledgeDecision | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | TeamAlignmentCollaborationOrganization |
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