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| Criterion |  Product Discovery Working Backwards |  Operations Kepner-Tregoe |  Decision Making DACI |  Operations RACI Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | For a disturbance that's hard to pin down, the method cleanly separates problem, cause, and decision. It reduces mixing when symptoms allow several interpretations. | 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. | With unclear responsibilities across several roles or areas, the method creates unambiguous accountability logic. It reduces friction because decision, execution, contribution, and information become separately visible. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 4-8 h, mehrere Iterationen | 2-8 h | 30-60 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 2-8 | 2-10 | 2-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Future Press Release, FAQ, Vision Statement | Problem Analysis, Decision Analysis, Risk Plan | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes |
Tagsno overlap | VisionNarrativeAlignment | Problem solvingRoot causeDecisionOperations | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations |