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| Criterion |  Product Discovery Working Backwards |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Decision Making DACI |  Delivery Cost of Delay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When the target state and benefit need to be clear first, it thinks backward from the desired outcome into the product logic. It sharpens vision, objections, and value proposition before elaboration. | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. | 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. | Helps clarify scope, order, and delivery flow in concrete terms. It makes work, constraints, and sequence manageable. The result is captured as a Cost of Delay table and prioritization sequence. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 4-8 h, mehrere Iterationen | 30-60 min | 30-60 min | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 1-5 | 2-10 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Future Press Release, FAQ, Vision Statement | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | CoD Table, Prioritization Sequence |
Tagsno overlap | VisionNarrativeAlignment | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | PrioritizationDeliveryEconomicsDecision |