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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Teach-back |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Knowledge Modeling IBIS |  Knowledge Modeling Feynman Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Teach-back checks whether an explanation actually got through to the other person. The method makes misunderstandings visible early and strengthens shared understanding in advisory and learning situations. | An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable. | 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. | 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 | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | 15-45 min | 1-3 h | 20-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1-3 | 2-8 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Understanding Check, Clarification Notes, Learning Gaps | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes | Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes |
Tagsno overlap | LearningUnderstandingCommunication | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | RationaleKnowledgeDecision | LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding |