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| Criterion |  Decision Making Three-Point Estimation |  Facilitation 3-Circle Venn Diagram |  Decision Making PERT Estimation |  Facilitation Alignment Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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 several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 10-30 min je Item | 15-45 min | 15-45 min | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 2-8 | 1-8 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Three-Point Estimate, Risk Range, Assumption Notes | Venn Diagram, Overlap Notes, Differentiators | PERT Estimate, Expected Value, Risk Notes | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationUncertaintyForecasting | ComparisonFacilitationAlignment | EstimationUncertaintyRisk | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation |