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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling IBIS |  Decision Making RAPID |  Agile 4Ls Retrospective |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 complex management decisions, clarity is often missing about who recommends, who agrees, and who makes the decision. RAPID creates this assignment and stabilizes decisions across several levels. | When a sprint should not only be assessed but also learned from, it captures experience in clear learning categories. It records what worked, what's missing, and what should run differently next time. | An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 45-90 min | 45–75 min | 15-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-12 | Team members involved | 1-3 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes | RAPID Role Map, Recommendation, Decision Log | 4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement Actions | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale |
Tagsno overlap | RationaleKnowledgeDecision | DecisionRolesGovernance | RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance |