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Criterion
Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
Operations
ABC Analysis
Paper illustration for Wideband Delphi.
Decision Making
Wideband Delphi
Paper illustration for Dot Estimation.
Facilitation
Dot Estimation
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.A single opinion rarely holds up for planning when the future is genuinely uncertain. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as an Estimate Range, Assumption Log, and Expert Consensus Notes.When size or effort can only be estimated roughly, Dot Estimation condenses the group's experience into a quick range. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as an Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, and Discussion Targets.
Complexitydifferent
LowHighLow
Timedifferent
30-60 min1-4 h or multiple rounds5-20 min
Participantsdifferent
1-54-12 Experten3-20
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control ListEstimate Range, Assumption Log, Expert Consensus NotesEffort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets
Tagsno overlap
PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
EstimationExpertsForecasting
EstimationEffortRisk
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Decision Making
Delphi Method
Paper illustration for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Operations
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis