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Criterion
Paper illustration for Teach-back.
Knowledge Modeling
Teach-back
Paper illustration of a Concept Map with concepts and labelled links
Knowledge Modeling
Concept Mapping
Paper illustration of a team retrospective with three separate Start, Stop, and Continue areas and a shared action list.
Agile
Start Stop Continue
Paper illustration for Feynman Technique.
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.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.When a team wants to deliberately adjust its working behavior, it makes habits visible and assessable. It focuses on concrete changes instead of diffuse mood.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
LowMediumLowLow
Timedifferent
5-20 min1-2 h30-60 min20-60 min
Participantsdifferent
2-81-83-121
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshopAsync
Outputdifferent
Understanding Check, Clarification Notes, Learning GapsConcept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge GapsStart Stop Continue Board, Improvement ActionsPlain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes
Tagsno overlap
LearningUnderstandingCommunication
KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking
RetrospectiveImprovementTeamReflection
LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding
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