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| Criterion |  Product Discovery Working Backwards |  Decision Making Constraint Analysis |  Decision Making Decision Matrix |  Decision Making DACI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | When an initiative stalls, the limit often lies not in the idea but in hard or soft boundary conditions. Constraint Analysis separates these limits and shows which of them can actually be shaped. | When several options collide with several criteria, comparison quickly becomes subjective. A Decision Matrix makes the trade-off visible and brings weighting, criteria, and options into a shared logic. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 4-8 h, mehrere Iterationen | 30-90 min | 45-90 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 2-8 | 2-8 | 2-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Future Press Release, FAQ, Vision Statement | Constraint List, Hard/Soft Classification, Option Impact Notes, Decision Boundaries | Decision Matrix, Scoring Rationale, Selected Option | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | VisionNarrativeAlignment | ConstraintsDecisionPlanningOptions | DecisionCriteriaScoringTradeoffs | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment |