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| Criterion |  Decision Making DACI |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  Decision Making Constraint Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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 research notes, feedback, or observations sit unconnected side by side, affinity diagramming sorts the raw material into solid themes. Many individual points turn into patterns that make decisions and opportunities clearer. | When an initiative stalls, the limit often lies not in the idea but in hard or soft boundary conditions. Constraint Analysis separates these limits and shows which of them can actually be shaped. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 45–90 min | 30-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-10 | 3-10 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | Constraint List, Hard/Soft Classification, Option Impact Notes, Decision Boundaries |
Tagsno overlap | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | ConstraintsDecisionPlanningOptions |
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