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| Criterion |  Product Discovery Hypothesis Prioritization Canvas |  Decision Making DACI |  Operations RACI Matrix |  Decision Making Decision Rights Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When many hypotheses compete for attention, it brings order to their learning sequence and importance. It separates problem, assumption, solution, and evidence. The result is captured as a prioritization canvas and a hypothesis backlog. | 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. | 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. | 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 | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 60-90 min | 30-60 min | 45-90 min | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 2-10 | 2-8 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Prioritization Canvas, Hypothesis Backlog | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes | Decision Rights Matrix, Agreement |
Tagsno overlap | ExperimentsPrioritizationDiscoveryHypothesis | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations | DecisionGovernanceAlignmentResponsibility |