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| Criterion |  Decision Making Three-Point Estimation |  UX Research HEART Framework |  Decision Making Delphi Method |  Business Strategy Balanced Scorecard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | A single estimate for effort, time, or risk often looks too smooth for the real uncertainty behind it. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Three-Point Estimate, Risk Range, and Assumption Notes. | Helps clarify observations, needs, and patterns in concrete terms. It groups observations into patterns, questions, and decisions. The result is captured as a HEART-GSM table and dashboard. | When knowledge is distributed and direct dominance should be avoided, groups quickly fall under the sway of their opinion leaders. The Delphi Method gathers assessments iteratively and gradually brings expert judgments closer together. | Balanced Scorecard translates strategy into a few interconnected perspectives and metrics. It holds impact, steering, and learning together in daily work instead of narrowing strategy down to financial figures. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High | High |
Timedifferent | 10-30 min je Item | 120 min initial, dann laufend | 1-4 Wochen | Halber Tag bis mehrere Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 3-6 | 6-30 Experten | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Three-Point Estimate, Risk Range, Assumption Notes | HEART-GSM Table, Dashboard | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes | Balanced Scorecard, Strategic Measures, Initiative Map |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationUncertaintyForecasting | MetricsUX researchMeasurementSatisfaction | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy | StrategyMetricsExecution |