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Criterion
Paper illustration of a calibrated five-by-five risk matrix with response cards.
Decision Making
Risk Matrix
Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Paper illustration for DACI
Decision Making
DACI
Purposedifferent
When a project faces many possible disruptions, it quickly becomes unclear which risks deserve attention first. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Risk Matrix and a Top Risk List.GAP Analysis compares the current state with a target picture and makes the distance manageable. It becomes useful when, ahead of new initiatives, it must become clear which capabilities, processes, or resources are missing.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.
Complexitydifferent
LowMediumLow
Timedifferent
30-60 min1-3 h30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
3-102-82-10
Formatsame
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Risk Matrix, Top Risk ListGap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesDACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log
Tagsno overlap
RiskDecisionPrioritizationAssessment
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment
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Paper illustration of Decision Rights Mapping with its method-specific working model.
Decision Making
Decision Rights Mapping
A hypothetical failure makes concrete risks, signals, and fitting mitigations visible.
Decision Making
Pre-Mortem
Paper illustration for RAPID
Decision Making
RAPID
Paper illustration for Alignment Mapping.
Facilitation
Alignment Mapping