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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Teach-back |  Knowledge Modeling Feynman Technique |  Knowledge Modeling PARA Method |  Operations After-Action Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | The PARA Method organizes knowledge into Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives. It creates order when digital notes, files, and tasks no longer cleanly fit current work. | After missions or project phases with unclear outcomes, the method makes visible what actually happened and what can be learned from it. It separates course, effect, and causes so experience turns into solid improvement. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | 20-60 min | 1-3 h Setup, laufend | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1 | 1 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Understanding Check, Clarification Notes, Learning Gaps | Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes | PARA Structure, Project Notes, Knowledge Archive | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary |
Tagsno overlap | LearningUnderstandingCommunication | LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding | KnowledgeProductivityOrganization | LearningOperationsImprovement |