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Criterion
Paper illustration of a decision table with criteria rows, weighted ratings, and a narrowly leading alternative.
Decision Making
Decision Matrix
Paper illustration for Expectation Mapping.
Facilitation
Expectation Mapping
Paper illustration for DACI
Decision Making
DACI
Purposedifferent
When several options collide with several criteria, comparison quickly becomes subjective. A Decision Matrix makes the trade-off visible and brings weighting, criteria, and options into a shared logic.When roles, interfaces, or projects fail because of differing expectations, Expectation Mapping surfaces these differences. It shows what each side takes for granted and where the pictures diverge.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
MediumLowLow
Timedifferent
45-90 min45-90 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
2-83-122-10
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Decision Matrix, Scoring Rationale, Selected OptionExpectation Map, Alignment Notes, AgreementsDACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log
Tagsno overlap
DecisionCriteriaScoringTradeoffs
AlignmentStakeholdersTeam
DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment
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Paper illustration of Decision Rights Mapping with its method-specific working model.
Decision Making
Decision Rights Mapping
Paper illustration for RAPID
Decision Making
RAPID
Paper illustration of Stakeholder Salience Model with its method-specific working model.
Facilitation
Stakeholder Salience Model
Paper illustration for Trade-off Analysis.
Decision Making
Trade-off Analysis