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| Criterion |  Decision Making DACI |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Decision Making RAPID |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | Soft Systems Methodology helps explore unclear or politically charged problems systematically. Instead of forcing a quick answer, the method builds a shared understanding of perspectives and room for action. | In complex management decisions, clarity is often missing about who recommends, who agrees, and who makes the decision. RAPID creates this assignment and stabilizes decisions across several levels. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 0.5-3 Tage | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-10 | 5-15 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | RAPID Role Map, Recommendation, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | DecisionRolesGovernance |
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