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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling IBIS |  UX Research Personas |  Decision Making Red Teaming |
|---|---|---|---|
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 target groups stay too vague and teams talk about the same people differently, personas create a shared, solid picture of usage. Condensed profiles make needs, contexts, and differences tangible enough for decisions. | For strategic decisions with high reach, agreement and gut feeling are often not enough. Red teaming brings deliberate opposition into the situation and tests where a plan breaks under real counterarguments. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-3 Tage | 1-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | Internes Team | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes | Persona Profiles, Needs Summary, Scenario Notes | Challenge Findings, Risk Register, Mitigation Plan |
Tagsno overlap | RationaleKnowledgeDecision | ResearchCustomerSynthesis | RiskDecisionSensemaking |
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