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| Criterion | ![]() Innovation How Might We | ![]() Decision Making DACI | ![]() Decision Making Force Field Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With a stuck problem carrying many implicit assumptions, the method translates observations into open, workable questions. It sharpens the problem frame without pre-thinking the solution, turning frustration or fuzziness into a search space with clear direction. | 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. | In change initiatives, supporting and restraining forces sit at the table at the same time. Force Field Analysis makes these tensions explicit and shows where change can be pushed forward by strengthening or relieving. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30–45 min | 30-60 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 2-10 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | HMW Questions, Challenge Framing, Idea Prompts | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | Force Field Map, Change Levers, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | FramingOpportunityIdeationQuestions | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | ChangeDecisionStrategy |
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