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Criterion
Paper illustration of an IBIS map with issues, positions and arguments
Knowledge Modeling
IBIS
Paper illustration for Teach-back.
Knowledge Modeling
Teach-back
Paper illustration for Feynman Technique.
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.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
MediumLowLow
Timedifferent
1-3 h5-20 min20-60 min
Participantsdifferent
2-82-81
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Issue Map, Positions, Argument NotesUnderstanding Check, Clarification Notes, Learning GapsPlain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes
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RationaleKnowledgeDecision
LearningUnderstandingCommunication
LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding
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Decision Making
Argument Mapping
Paper illustration for OODA Loop.
Decision Making
OODA Loop
A structured reflection surfaces what was liked, learned, lacked, and longed for. It is a conversation format and does not validate actions automatically.
Agile
4Ls Retrospective
Paper illustration of a review with planned work, actual event sequence, comparison, and assigned improvement actions.
Operations
After-Action Review