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| Criterion |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Decision Making Wideband Delphi |  Business Strategy GAP 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. | A single opinion rarely holds up for planning when the future is genuinely uncertain. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as an Estimate Range, Assumption Log, and Expert Consensus Notes. | GAP Analysis compares the current state with a target picture and makes the distance manageable. It becomes useful when, ahead of new initiatives, it must become clear which capabilities, processes, or resources are missing. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | 1-4 h or multiple rounds | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-20 | 4-12 Experten | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | Estimate Range, Assumption Log, Expert Consensus Notes | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationEffortRisk | EstimationExpertsForecasting | StrategyAnalysisPlanning |
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