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| Criterion |  Decision Making Delphi Method |  Decision Making Risk Matrix |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | When a project faces many possible disruptions, it quickly becomes unclear which risks deserve attention first. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Risk Matrix and a Top Risk List. | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. | A Business Model Stress Test checks how well a business model holds up under pressure and headwinds. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a stress-test report and action plan per scenario. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 1-4 Wochen | 30-60 min | 30-60 min | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 6-30 Experten | 3-10 | 1-5 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes | Risk Matrix, Top Risk List | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario |
Tagsno overlap | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy | RiskDecisionPrioritizationAssessment | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis |