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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling IBIS |  Knowledge Modeling Teach-back |  Decision Making Delphi Method |  Knowledge Modeling Feynman Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | Teach-back checks whether an explanation actually got through to the other person. The method makes misunderstandings visible early and strengthens shared understanding in advisory and learning situations. | When knowledge is distributed and direct dominance should be avoided, groups quickly fall under the sway of their opinion leaders. The Delphi Method gathers assessments iteratively and gradually brings expert judgments closer together. | The Feynman Technique checks understanding by explaining a topic so that it stays easy for others to understand. It makes knowledge gaps visible before they become costly in everyday work. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 5-20 min | 1-4 Wochen | 20-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-8 | 6-30 Experten | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes | Understanding Check, Clarification Notes, Learning Gaps | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes | Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes |
Tagsno overlap | RationaleKnowledgeDecision | LearningUnderstandingCommunication | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy | LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding |