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| Criterion |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Operations RACI Matrix |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |  Decision Making Decision Rights Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | With unclear responsibilities across several roles or areas, the method creates unambiguous accountability logic. It reduces friction because decision, execution, contribution, and information become separately visible. | For a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability. | 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 | Low | Low | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | 45-90 min | 2-6 h | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-20 | 2-8 | 3-10 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions | Decision Rights Matrix, Agreement |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationEffortRisk | RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause | DecisionGovernanceAlignmentResponsibility |