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| Criterion |  Operations Bottleneck Analysis |  Decision Making Decision Tree |  Product Strategy SMART Goals |  Decision Making DACI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a flow that backs up at one point, the method looks for the capacity limit with the greatest leverage. It explains why extra effort elsewhere barely improves throughput. | For decisions with follow-on paths and dependencies, a linear comparison is often not enough. A Decision Tree shows how options branch under conditions and which consequences hang on each branch. | When goals are formulated too generally, it brings measurability, direction, and timing into shape. It prevents intentions from staying without clear verification. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 30-90 min | 15-30 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 1-6 | 1-8 | 2-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Bottleneck Map, Flow Metrics, Improvement Options, Follow-up Measures | Decision Tree, Option Map, Assumption List | SMART Goal, Measurement Note, Deadline | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | FlowMeasurementConstraints | DecisionTreeOptions | GoalsPlanningMeasurementAlignment | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment |