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| Criterion |  Decision Making Decision Tree |  Facilitation Consensus Workshop |  Decision Making Decision Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 1-3 h | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-6 | 5-30 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Decision Tree, Option Map, Assumption List | Consensus Clusters, Theme Titles, Priority Areas | Decision Matrix, Scoring Rationale, Selected Option |
Tagsno overlap | DecisionTreeOptions | FacilitationConsensusWorkshopAlignment | DecisionCriteriaScoringTradeoffs |
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