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| Criterion |  Decision Making Delphi Method |  Decision Making DACI |  Decision Making Three-Point Estimation |  Decision Making RAPID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | 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. | A single estimate for effort, time, or risk often looks too smooth for the real uncertainty behind it. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Three-Point Estimate, Risk Range, and Assumption Notes. | In complex management decisions, clarity is often missing about who recommends, who agrees, and who makes the decision. RAPID creates this assignment and stabilizes decisions across several levels. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-4 Wochen | 30-60 min | 10-30 min je Item | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 6-30 Experten | 2-10 | 1-8 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | Three-Point Estimate, Risk Range, Assumption Notes | RAPID Role Map, Recommendation, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | EstimationUncertaintyForecasting | DecisionRolesGovernance |