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Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
Operations
ABC Analysis
Paper illustration for DACI
Decision Making
DACI
Independent contributions form an ordered group priority list.
Facilitation
Nominal Group Technique
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.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.When loud voices could dominate a round, Nominal Group Technique protects individual thinking time from group effects. It collects ideas separately first and only then enables shared weighting.
Complexitydifferent
LowLowMedium
Timedifferent
30-60 min30-60 min60-120 min
Participantsdifferent
1-52-105-12
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control ListDACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision LogRanked Ideas, Clarified Options, Group Priority
Tagsno overlap
PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment
FacilitationPrioritizationVotingInclusion
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Paper illustration of Decision Rights Mapping with its method-specific working model.
Decision Making
Decision Rights Mapping
Paper illustration of shared options, independently placed voting dots, and a highlighted shortlist.
Facilitation
Dot Voting
Paper illustration of an activity-role table with clear RACI assignments and one highlighted accountable role per activity.
Operations
RACI Matrix
Paper illustration for RAPID
Decision Making
RAPID