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| Criterion |  Operations Visual Management |  Decision Making PERT Estimation |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With high tempo and many parallel topics, the method makes status, deviations, and priorities visible at a glance. It reduces search effort and prevents what matters from getting lost in daily work. | 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. | The VRIO Framework rates resources and capabilities on whether they are Valuable, Rare, Inimitable, and Organized. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a VRIO table and strategic actions. | When size or effort can only be estimated roughly, Dot Estimation condenses the group's experience into a quick range. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as an Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, and Discussion Targets. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | Ongoing | 15-45 min | 90-180 min | 5-20 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-20 | 1-8 | 3-6 | 3-20 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Visual Board, Status Indicators, Exception Cues | PERT Estimate, Expected Value, Risk Notes | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets |
Tagsno overlap | SignalsOperationsVisual management | EstimationUncertaintyRisk | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability | EstimationEffortRisk |