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| Criterion |  Decision Making DACI |  Operations RACI Matrix |  Business Strategy Value Chain Analysis |  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 unclear responsibilities across several roles or areas, the method creates unambiguous accountability logic. It reduces friction because decision, execution, contribution, and information become separately visible. | Value Chain Analysis shows where value is created, costs accrue, and differentiation becomes possible along the process. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a value-chain map and lever list. | 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 | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 45-90 min | Half day | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-10 | 2-8 | 3-8 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes | Value Chain Map, Lever List | Decision Rights Matrix, Agreement |
Tagsno overlap | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations | StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis | DecisionGovernanceAlignmentResponsibility |