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| Criterion |  Product Strategy Impact Mapping |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Operations RACI Matrix |  Decision Making DACI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a goal needs to be connected to several possible paths, it shows chains of impact instead of feature lists. It connects business goal, behavior change, and measures. | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. | 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 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 | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 10-20 min daily | 45-90 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 1 | 2-8 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Impact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery Options | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment |