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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping |  Knowledge Modeling PARA Method |  Knowledge Modeling IBIS |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Knowledge Mapping makes knowledge, gaps, and transfer paths visible across a field. It fits when expertise should not just exist but also be findable and transferable. | The PARA Method organizes knowledge into Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives. It creates order when digital notes, files, and tasks no longer cleanly fit current work. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-3 h Setup, laufend | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 1 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan | PARA Structure, Project Notes, Knowledge Archive | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes |
Tags1 shared | KnowledgeMappingRisk | KnowledgeProductivityOrganization | RationaleKnowledgeDecision |
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