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Four Field Matrix
A Four Field Matrix is an effective model for planning, organizing and making decisions. It is a two-dimensional chart that consists of four equal-sized quadrants. Each of the quadrants will describe a different aspect of information. Sometimes it is referred to as the Four Quadrant Matrix or the Four Celled Matrix.
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Matrix Diagram
A Matrix Diagram is a table that allows sets of data to be compared in order to make better decisions. It displays the existence and strength of relationship between pairs of items of two or more sets. The relationship is then indicated by a number or symbol in each cell where the two items intersect […]
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Prioritization Matrix
Also known as Decision Matrix, Multiple Criteria Decision Analysis and Weighted Criteria Matrix. Variants include Pugh Matrix and Pairwise Comparison Matrix. Many real-life decision-making situations have several conflicting criteria that need to be considered at the same time. Traditionally, this is often dealt with by applying trial-and-error methods, or by relying on the experience of […]
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Decision Balance Sheet
Sometimes when you are faced with an important decision, you spend a lot of time looking for a solution hoping to avoid making the wrong choice. One of the simplest ways to decide what to do is using the Decision Balance Sheet. It is a simple but effective decision-making method that enables the team to […]
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Pareto Analysis
Also known as The Law of the Vital Few and The 80/20 principle. Pareto is a principle that helps to focus on the most important matters. It describes a phenomenon that a small number of high values contribute more to the total than a high number of low values. The main idea behind this principle is […]
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Paired Comparison Analysis
Paired Comparison Analysis is an activity for evaluating a small range of options by comparing them against each other. It is a useful and easy technique for rating and ranking alternatives where the evaluation criteria are subjective by nature. This is practically helpful when priorities are not clear enough, when alternatives are completely different from […]
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Kano Analysis
Also known as Kano Modelling and Kano Mapping. Customer needs and expectations keep changing over time. This requires companies to revise and assess these needs from time to time to adapt to the changing environment. Kano analysis is a method that is used to identify and categorize customer needs based on customer preferences, comments, and reviews. […]
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Force Field Analysis
Also known as Positive Negative Forces Analysis. Variants include Decision Balance Sheet, Force Field Theory of Change and Conflict Analysis. Force Field Analysis is a basic decision-making technique that is used to analyze the forces behind any decision. Better decisions are normally made by weighing up the helping and hindering forces then deciding whether to […]
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Pugh Matrix
Also known as Pugh Method, Decision Matrix, and Criteria Based Matrix. Variants include Solution Desirability Matrix and Pairwise Comparison Matrix. A Pugh Matrix is a decision method that is used to compare and select the best option from a set of alternatives. It helps determining which alternative is more valuable than the others based on […]
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Importance Urgency Matrix
An importance-urgency matrix is an effective method for organizing priorities. It is a four field matrix that can be used to prioritize work activities as well as personal activities. For example, you can use it to enable you to manage your work and time more effectively. It is also referred to as the Urgent-Important matrix […]
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