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| Criterion |  Operations RACI Matrix |  Decision Making DACI |  Systems Thinking Future Reality Tree |  Decision Making Force Field Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | A Future Reality Tree shows how desired actions are meant to lead to a better system state. The method checks whether a path of change holds together logically before time flows into implementation. | In change initiatives, supporting and restraining forces sit at the table at the same time. Force Field Analysis makes these tensions explicit and shows where change can be pushed forward by strengthening or relieving. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 30-60 min | 2-4 h | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-10 | 3-8 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | Future Reality Tree, Negative Branches, Assumption List, Improved Injections | Force Field Map, Change Levers, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | Theory of ConstraintsSystems thinkingChange | ChangeDecisionStrategy |