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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling IBIS |  Decision Making Decision Rights Mapping |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | In organizations with many stakeholders, it often blurs who actually decides and who is merely consulted. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Decision Rights matrix and an agreement. | For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 90-180 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 4-12 | 2-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes | Decision Rights Matrix, Agreement | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis |
Tagsno overlap | RationaleKnowledgeDecision | DecisionGovernanceAlignmentResponsibility | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations |
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