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| Criterion | ![]() Operations ABC Analysis | ![]() Decision Making Assumption Surfacing | ![]() Operations RACI Matrix | ![]() Decision Making DACI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. | Plans often contain assumptions that were never openly stated and remain dangerous precisely because of that. Assumption Surfacing makes these silent premises visible and prioritizes which of them carry the initiative or could sink it. | With unclear responsibilities across several roles or areas, the method creates unambiguous accountability logic. It reduces friction because decision, execution, contribution, and information become separately visible. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 45-90 min | 45-90 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 2-8 | 2-8 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Assumption List, Critical Assumptions, Learning Plan | RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | AssumptionsRiskDecisionDiscovery | RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment |



