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| Criterion |  Decision Making DACI |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Decision Making Decision Rights Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. | With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory. | In organizations with many stakeholders, it often blurs who actually decides and who is merely consulted. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Decision Rights matrix and an agreement. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 10-20 min daily | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-10 | 1 | 1 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Decision Rights Matrix, Agreement |
Tagsno overlap | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | DecisionGovernanceAlignmentResponsibility |