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Criterion
Paper illustration of an IBIS map with issues, positions and arguments
Knowledge Modeling
IBIS
Paper illustration of an activity-role table with clear RACI assignments and one highlighted accountable role per activity.
Operations
RACI 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.With unclear responsibilities across several roles or areas, the method creates unambiguous accountability logic. It reduces friction because decision, execution, contribution, and information become separately visible.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLow
Timedifferent
1-3 h45-90 min
Participantssame
2-82-8
Formatsame
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Issue Map, Positions, Argument NotesRACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes
Tagsno overlap
RationaleKnowledgeDecision
RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations
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Decision Making
Decision Rights Mapping
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Decision Making
RAPID
Paper illustration of two considered options leading to a decision record with a marked status and visible consequences.
Architecture
Architecture Decision Record