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Paper illustration of Rapid Ideation with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Rapid Ideation
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Decision Making
DACI
Paper illustration of Decision Rights Mapping with its method-specific working model.
Decision Making
Decision Rights Mapping
Purposedifferent
When a decision needs to be prepared quickly, the method generates many solution-close variants in a short time. It deliberately relies on pace to undercut self-censorship and perfectionism. This quickly produces a usable field for prioritization and further work.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.In organizations with many stakeholders, it often blurs who actually decides and who is merely consulted. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Decision Rights matrix and an agreement.
Complexitydifferent
LowLowMedium
Timedifferent
5-20 min30-60 min90-180 min
Participantsdifferent
1-202-104-12
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Ideenpool, Roh-Shortlist, ClusterDACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision LogDecision Rights Matrix, Agreement
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BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed
DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment
DecisionGovernanceAlignmentResponsibility
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A paper-based illustration representing Brainstorming with its core stages and visible working result.
Innovation
Brainstorming
Paper illustration of the Lotus Blossom working structure.
Innovation
Lotus Blossom
Paper illustration of an activity-role table with clear RACI assignments and one highlighted accountable role per activity.
Operations
RACI Matrix