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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling IBIS |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Facilitation Alignment 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 controversial topic needs depth and discipline at the same time, Fishbowl Discussion makes the structure of the conversation transparent. The format keeps the core small enough for real dialogue and open enough for controlled turnover. | When several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 45-90 min | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 8-80 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions |
Tagsno overlap | RationaleKnowledgeDecision | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation |
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