# Scenario Comparisons

## Scenario Comparisons

Compare 2 scenarios side-by-side to evaluate cost, headcount, structure, and org health metrics before making a decision.

## Accessing Comparisons

1. From the homepage, select exactly 2 scenarios using the checkboxes
2. Click **Compare** in the bottom-right corner

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Note: Comparisons only work between 2 scenarios and must be started from the homepage.

## What You Can Compare

* **Cost** - Total compensation per scenario vs. baseline (Main Org). Identifies which option fits budget constraints.
* **Headcount** - Total employees per scenario with additions and reductions breakdown. Shows which scenario grows, maintains, or reduces the team.
* **Span of Control** - SoC distributions per scenario with by the attribute selected
* **Pyramid Chart** - Headcount by management layer as a stacked pyramid. Wide/flat = fewer layers and larger teams; tall/narrow = more layers. Identifies top-heavy or overly flat structures.
* **Key Metrics** - Summary table: average span of control, number of management layers, department sizes, and any other configured metrics.

## Common Workflows

**Evaluating budget cuts** - Create Option A (cut Dept X), Option B (across-the-board cuts), Option C (flatten management). Compare cost (verify \~10% savings), then org chart (evaluate structural disruption), then headcount (see which roles are eliminated). Choose the best balance.

**Choosing a reorganization structure** - Compare "Combine teams under one VP" vs. "Keep teams separate with directors." Check Pyramid Chart for layers, Key Metrics for SOC, Org Chart for visual clarity.

**Presenting alternatives to leadership** - Create two scenarios (e.g., Conservative vs. Aggressive hiring). Export the comparison to present cost and headcount differences side-by-side.

## Troubleshooting

| Problem                                | Solution                                                                            |
| -------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Can't select more than 2 scenarios     | Comparisons only support 2 scenarios at a time                                      |
| Org charts look identical              | Zoom in or scroll — top-level may look the same while department-level differs      |
| Cost shows no difference               | Scenarios must have different changes — identical scenarios will show no difference |
| Can't export comparison                | Check export permissions with your admin                                            |
| Want to compare a scenario to Main Org | Select Main Org as one of the two options — it appears in the scenario list         |

* [Creating Scenarios](/scenarios/creating-scenarios.md)
* [Scenario Approvals](/scenarios/approvals.md)
* [Planning a Reorganization](/reference-guides/overview/planning-reorganization.md)


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