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Criterion
Paper illustration of an IBIS map with issues, positions and arguments
Knowledge Modeling
IBIS
Paper illustration of a Concept Map with concepts and labelled links
Knowledge Modeling
Concept Mapping
Paper illustration for Weekly Review.
Operations
Weekly Review
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.In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumLow
Timedifferent
1-3 h1-2 h30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
2-81-81
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Issue Map, Positions, Argument NotesConcept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge GapsUpdated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions
Tagsno overlap
RationaleKnowledgeDecision
KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking
ProductivityExecutionPlanning
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Paper illustration for Argument Mapping
Decision Making
Argument Mapping
Paper notes move from an inbox to action, project and calendar collections.
Operations
Getting Things Done
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Operations
ALPEN Method
Paper illustration for Constraint Analysis.
Decision Making
Constraint Analysis