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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling IBIS |  Product Strategy ICE Scoring |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Decision Making Decision Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 ideas need sorting quickly, it condenses impact, confidence, and effort into one compact score. It connects customer value, product logic, and decision priorities. The result is captured as an ICE table and top-ideas list. | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. | When several options collide with several criteria, comparison quickly becomes subjective. A Decision Matrix makes the trade-off visible and brings weighting, criteria, and options into a shared logic. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 30-60 min | 30-60 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-8 | 1-5 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes | ICE Table, Top Idea List | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Decision Matrix, Scoring Rationale, Selected Option |
Tagsno overlap | RationaleKnowledgeDecision | PrioritizationScoringGrowthDecision | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | DecisionCriteriaScoringTradeoffs |