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| Criterion |  Product Strategy SMART Goals |  Knowledge Modeling IBIS |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When goals are formulated too generally, it brings measurability, direction, and timing into shape. It prevents intentions from staying without clear verification. | 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 | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 2-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | SMART Goal, Measurement Note, Deadline | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes |
Tagsno overlap | GoalsPlanningMeasurementAlignment | RationaleKnowledgeDecision |
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