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| Criterion |  Decision Making Decision Matrix |  Facilitation 3-Circle Venn Diagram |  Facilitation Consensus Workshop |  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 three perspectives matter at the same time, a Three-Circle Venn Diagram shows the overlaps and remainders precisely. It makes visible where shared effect arises and where only a partial perspective applies. | When a group needs a solid decision without outvoting individual factions, a Consensus Workshop creates a negotiable common ground. It makes agreement, reservations, and open tensions discussable at the same time. | 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 | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 15-45 min | 1-3 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-8 | 5-30 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Decision Matrix, Scoring Rationale, Selected Option | Venn Diagram, Overlap Notes, Differentiators | Consensus Clusters, Theme Titles, Priority Areas | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | DecisionCriteriaScoringTradeoffs | ComparisonFacilitationAlignment | FacilitationConsensusWorkshopAlignment | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment |