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| Criterion |  Decision Making Delphi Method |  Facilitation 3-Circle Venn Diagram |  Facilitation Consensus Workshop |  Decision Making DACI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 three perspectives matter at the same time, a Three-Circle Venn Diagram shows the overlaps and remainders precisely. It makes visible where shared effect arises and where only a partial perspective applies. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-4 Wochen | 15-45 min | 1-3 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 6-30 Experten | 2-8 | 5-30 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes | Venn Diagram, Overlap Notes, Differentiators | Consensus Clusters, Theme Titles, Priority Areas | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy | ComparisonFacilitationAlignment | FacilitationConsensusWorkshopAlignment | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment |