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| Criterion |  Decision Making PERT Estimation |  Decision Making Option Framing |  Business Strategy TOWS Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|
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 early decisions, alternatives are often still vague, incomplete, or blended together. Option Framing brings every possibility into a comparable form and makes visible which variant actually fits the question. | The TOWS Matrix connects internal strengths and weaknesses with external opportunities and threats into action-oriented strategies. It goes a step further than a pure stocktaking. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 45-120 min | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 3-8 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | PERT Estimate, Expected Value, Risk Notes | Option Frames, Assumption Notes, Comparable Shortlist, Decision Inputs | TOWS Matrix, Strategic Options, Priority Actions |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationUncertaintyRisk | OptionsDecision framingStrategyComparison | StrategyAnalysisOptions |
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