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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling IBIS |  Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping |  Innovation Crazy 8s |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | Knowledge Mapping makes knowledge, gaps, and transfer paths visible across a field. It fits when expertise should not just exist but also be findable and transferable. | With only a few minutes available and a still-fuzzy solution search, the method forces a wide range of variants. It produces fast sketches before the first idea can settle in, making different directions directly comparable and open to further development. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-3 h | 8-15 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-12 | 1-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan | Sketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction Options |
Tagsno overlap | RationaleKnowledgeDecision | KnowledgeMappingRisk | BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint |
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