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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling IBIS |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |  Facilitation Stakeholder Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When a lot is assumed about a target group but little is seen jointly, empathy mapping makes knowledge and gaps directly comparable. The picture also shows which assumptions hold up and where evidence is missing. | When an initiative depends on many people, interests, and power dynamics, Stakeholder Mapping systematically orders the environment. It shows who influences, who is affected, and where relationship management or safeguarding matters first. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 30–60 min | 60–90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 4-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps | Stakeholder Map, Engagement Plan, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | RationaleKnowledgeDecision | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop | StakeholdersAlignmentFacilitationChange |
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