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Criterion
Paper illustration of Design Charrette with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Design Charrette
Paper illustration for DACI
Decision Making
DACI
A paper-based illustration representing Brainstorming with its core stages and visible working result.
Innovation
Brainstorming
Paper illustration of Decision Rights Mapping with its method-specific working model.
Decision Making
Decision Rights Mapping
Purposedifferent
In a tightly timed design process with many participants, the method pools several lines of thinking in a short time. It brings parallel design energy without letting the discussion tip into endless coordination. This quickly produces solid directions for architecture or space.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.When a team faces an open question with many obvious directions, the method first creates breadth instead of premature commitment. It separates idea flow from evaluation and makes lines of thought visible, creating a pool for selection and further development.In organizations with many stakeholders, it often blurs who actually decides and who is merely consulted. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Decision Rights matrix and an agreement.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowLowMedium
Timedifferent
Halber Tag bis mehrere Tage30-60 min30-60 min90-180 min
Participantsdifferent
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Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Sketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized DirectionDACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision LogIdea pool, Theme clusters, ShortlistDecision Rights Matrix, Agreement
Tagsno overlap
BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation
DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment
BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence
DecisionGovernanceAlignmentResponsibility
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