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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling IBIS |  Knowledge Modeling Feynman Technique |  Knowledge Modeling Teach-back |  Operations After-Action 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. | The Feynman Technique checks understanding by explaining a topic so that it stays easy for others to understand. It makes knowledge gaps visible before they become costly in everyday work. | Teach-back checks whether an explanation actually got through to the other person. The method makes misunderstandings visible early and strengthens shared understanding in advisory and learning situations. | After missions or project phases with unclear outcomes, the method makes visible what actually happened and what can be learned from it. It separates course, effect, and causes so experience turns into solid improvement. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 20-60 min | 5-20 min | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1 | 2-8 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes | Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes | Understanding Check, Clarification Notes, Learning Gaps | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary |
Tagsno overlap | RationaleKnowledgeDecision | LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding | LearningUnderstandingCommunication | LearningOperationsImprovement |