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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling IBIS |  Decision Making Pre-Mortem |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | In early initiatives with many uncertainties, planning quickly turns too optimistic. A pre-mortem makes the expected failure visible in advance and sharpens the view of causes, gaps, and countermeasures. | A Business Model Stress Test checks how well a business model holds up under pressure and headwinds. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a stress-test report and action plan per scenario. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 20–45 min | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | Small cross-functional group | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes | Risk list, Mitigation plan, Assumption log | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario |
Tagsno overlap | RationaleKnowledgeDecision | RiskDecisionFailurePlanning | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis |
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