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| Criterion |  Operations Kepner-Tregoe |  Knowledge Modeling IBIS |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a disturbance that's hard to pin down, the method cleanly separates problem, cause, and decision. It reduces mixing when symptoms allow several interpretations. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-8 h | 1-3 h |
Participantssame | 2-8 | 2-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Problem Analysis, Decision Analysis, Risk Plan | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes |
Tags1 shared | Problem solvingRoot causeDecisionOperations | RationaleKnowledgeDecision |
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