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| Criterion |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Facilitation Alignment Mapping |  Business Strategy Value Chain Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When size or effort can only be estimated roughly, Dot Estimation condenses the group's experience into a quick range. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as an Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, and Discussion Targets. | When several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable. | Value Chain Analysis shows where value is created, costs accrue, and differentiation becomes possible along the process. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a value-chain map and lever list. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | 1-2 h | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 3-20 | 4-12 | 3-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions | Value Chain Map, Lever List |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationEffortRisk | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation | StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis |
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