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| Criterion | ![]() Knowledge Modeling IBIS | ![]() Operations Fishbone Diagram |
|---|---|---|
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 problem has several possible contributing factors, the method sorts causes by cause areas. It prevents an initial hunch from blocking the view of other plausible drivers. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 30-60 min |
Participantssame | 2-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes | Fishbone Diagram, Cause Categories, Investigation Backlog |
Tagsno overlap | RationaleKnowledgeDecision | Root causeQualityOperations |
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