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| Criterion |  Decision Making PERT Estimation |  Innovation Design Charrette |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Innovation Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | On complex initiatives, a plain average tends to understate just how uncertain the outcome really is. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a PERT Estimate, Expected Value, and Risk Notes. | In a tightly timed design process with many participants, the method pools several lines of thinking in a short time. It brings parallel design energy without letting the discussion tip into endless coordination. This quickly produces solid directions for architecture or space. | When size or effort can only be estimated roughly, Dot Estimation condenses the group's experience into a quick range. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as an Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, and Discussion Targets. | When a team faces an open question with many obvious directions, the method first creates breadth instead of premature commitment. It separates idea flow from evaluation and makes lines of thought visible, creating a pool for selection and further development. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | Halber Tag bis mehrere Tage | 5-20 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 10-50 | 3-20 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | PERT Estimate, Expected Value, Risk Notes | Sketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized Direction | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | Idea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationUncertaintyRisk | BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation | EstimationEffortRisk | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence |