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| Criterion |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Decision Making Delphi Method |  Decision Making DACI |
|---|---|---|---|
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 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | 1-4 Wochen | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-20 | 6-30 Experten | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationEffortRisk | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment |
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