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| Criterion |  Agile Specification by Example |  Decision Making DACI |  Decision Making Decision Rights Mapping |  Decision Making RAPID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When business rules need to become precise, it ties language, example, and test together. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as an Example Table and Acceptance Tests. | 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. | In complex management decisions, clarity is often missing about who recommends, who agrees, and who makes the decision. RAPID creates this assignment and stabilizes decisions across several levels. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 60-90 min pro Feature | 30-60 min | 90-180 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-6 | 2-10 | 4-12 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Example Table, Acceptance Tests | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | Decision Rights Matrix, Agreement | RAPID Role Map, Recommendation, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | DecisionGovernanceAlignmentResponsibility | DecisionRolesGovernance |