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| Criterion | ![]() Operations Kepner-Tregoe | ![]() Decision Making DACI | ![]() Decision Making Delphi Method |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a disturbance that's hard to pin down, the method cleanly separates problem, cause, and decision. It reduces mixing when symptoms allow several interpretations. | 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. | When knowledge is distributed and direct dominance should be avoided, groups quickly fall under the sway of their opinion leaders. The Delphi Method gathers assessments iteratively and gradually brings expert judgments closer together. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 2-8 h | 30-60 min | 1-4 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-10 | 6-30 Experten |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Problem Analysis, Decision Analysis, Risk Plan | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes |
Tags1 shared | Problem solvingRoot causeDecisionOperations | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy |
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