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Criterion
Paper illustration for RAPID
Decision Making
RAPID
Paper illustration of a Concept Map with concepts and labelled links
Knowledge Modeling
Concept Mapping
Paper illustration of an IBIS map with issues, positions and arguments
Knowledge Modeling
IBIS
Paper illustration for DACI
Decision Making
DACI
Purposedifferent
In complex management decisions, clarity is often missing about who recommends, who agrees, and who makes the decision. RAPID creates this assignment and stabilizes decisions across several levels.Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly.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.In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumMediumLow
Timedifferent
45-90 min1-2 h1-3 h30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
3-121-82-82-10
Formatsame
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
RAPID Role Map, Recommendation, Decision LogConcept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge GapsIssue Map, Positions, Argument NotesDACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log
Tagsno overlap
DecisionRolesGovernance
KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking
RationaleKnowledgeDecision
DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment
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