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| Criterion |  Decision Making PERT Estimation |  Decision Making Pareto Analysis |
|---|---|---|
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 many problem situations, effect is distributed unequally across many causes. A Pareto Analysis separates the few drivers with high leverage from the long remainder and focuses attention on what measurably moves the needle. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 1-6 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | PERT Estimate, Expected Value, Risk Notes | Pareto Chart, Top Causes, Focus List |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationUncertaintyRisk | PrioritizationQualityFocusRoot cause |
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