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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Teach-back |  Decision Making DACI |  Knowledge Modeling Feynman Technique |  Knowledge Modeling IBIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | 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. | 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 | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | 30-60 min | 20-60 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-10 | 1 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Understanding Check, Clarification Notes, Learning Gaps | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes |
Tagsno overlap | LearningUnderstandingCommunication | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding | RationaleKnowledgeDecision |