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Criterion
Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
Operations
ABC Analysis
Paper illustration of the Lightning Decision Jam working structure.
Facilitation
Decision Jam
Paper illustration of a calibrated five-by-five risk matrix with response cards.
Decision Making
Risk Matrix
Paper illustration of the Consensus Workshop working structure.
Facilitation
Consensus Workshop
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.When a decision is stuck, Decision Jam loosens the knot through structured separation of problem, idea, and selection. The format creates movement without jumping prematurely at the first seemingly elegant answer.When a project faces many possible disruptions, it quickly becomes unclear which risks deserve attention first. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Risk Matrix and a Top Risk List.When a group needs a solid decision without outvoting individual factions, a Consensus Workshop creates a negotiable common ground. It makes agreement, reservations, and open tensions discussable at the same time.
Complexitydifferent
LowLowLowMedium
Timedifferent
30-60 min60-90 min30-60 min1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
1-54-103-105-30
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control ListProblem Cluster, Prioritized Challenge, ExperimentRisk Matrix, Top Risk ListConsensus Clusters, Theme Titles, Priority Areas
Tagsno overlap
PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
FacilitationDecisionProblem solvingWorkshop
RiskDecisionPrioritizationAssessment
FacilitationConsensusWorkshopAlignment
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