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| Criterion |  Decision Making Impact Filter |  Product Strategy SMART Goals |  Decision Making DACI |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With new ideas or requests, the conversation often turns to solutions too early and to effect too little. An Impact Filter forces the initiative into an effect perspective and checks whether it creates a relevant difference. | When goals are formulated too generally, it brings measurability, direction, and timing into shape. It prevents intentions from staying without clear verification. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | 15-30 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-6 | 1-8 | 2-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Impact Filter, Success Criteria, Next Step | SMART Goal, Measurement Note, Deadline | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | ImpactOutcomesFramingDecision | GoalsPlanningMeasurementAlignment | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment |
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