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| Criterion |  Decision Making Decision Tree |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Business Strategy TOWS Matrix |  Decision Making Delphi Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For decisions with follow-on paths and dependencies, a linear comparison is often not enough. A Decision Tree shows how options branch under conditions and which consequences hang on each branch. | 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. | The TOWS Matrix connects internal strengths and weaknesses with external opportunities and threats into action-oriented strategies. It goes a step further than a pure stocktaking. | When knowledge is distributed and direct dominance should be avoided, groups quickly fall under the sway of their opinion leaders. The Delphi Method gathers assessments iteratively and gradually brings expert judgments closer together. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 10-20 min daily | 1-2 h | 1-4 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 1-6 | 1 | 3-10 | 6-30 Experten |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Decision Tree, Option Map, Assumption List | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | TOWS Matrix, Strategic Options, Priority Actions | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes |
Tagsno overlap | DecisionTreeOptions | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | StrategyAnalysisOptions | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy |