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| Criterion |  Facilitation 3-Circle Venn Diagram |  Decision Making PERT Estimation |  Facilitation Consensus Workshop |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When three perspectives matter at the same time, a Three-Circle Venn Diagram shows the overlaps and remainders precisely. It makes visible where shared effect arises and where only a partial perspective applies. | 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. | When a group needs a solid decision without outvoting individual factions, a Consensus Workshop creates a negotiable common ground. It makes agreement, reservations, and open tensions discussable at the same time. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 15-45 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1-8 | 5-30 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Venn Diagram, Overlap Notes, Differentiators | PERT Estimate, Expected Value, Risk Notes | Consensus Clusters, Theme Titles, Priority Areas |
Tagsno overlap | ComparisonFacilitationAlignment | EstimationUncertaintyRisk | FacilitationConsensusWorkshopAlignment |
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