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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling PARA Method |  Knowledge Modeling IBIS |  Agile 4Ls Retrospective |  Knowledge Modeling Feynman Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | 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. | 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 | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h Setup, laufend | 1-3 h | 45–75 min | 20-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 2-8 | Team members involved | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | PARA Structure, Project Notes, Knowledge Archive | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes | 4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement Actions | Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeProductivityOrganization | RationaleKnowledgeDecision | RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam | LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding |