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| Criterion |  Decision Making Decision Tree |  Business Strategy TOWS Matrix |  Facilitation Consensus Workshop |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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 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. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 1-2 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-6 | 3-10 | 5-30 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Decision Tree, Option Map, Assumption List | TOWS Matrix, Strategic Options, Priority Actions | Consensus Clusters, Theme Titles, Priority Areas |
Tagsno overlap | DecisionTreeOptions | StrategyAnalysisOptions | FacilitationConsensusWorkshopAlignment |
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