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| Criterion |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Decision Making RAPID |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |  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. | In complex management decisions, clarity is often missing about who recommends, who agrees, and who makes the decision. RAPID creates this assignment and stabilizes decisions across several levels. | The VRIO Framework rates resources and capabilities on whether they are Valuable, Rare, Inimitable, and Organized. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a VRIO table and strategic actions. | 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 | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | 45-90 min | 90-180 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-20 | 3-12 | 3-6 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | RAPID Role Map, Recommendation, Decision Log | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationEffortRisk | DecisionRolesGovernance | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment |