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Criterion
Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
Operations
ABC Analysis
Paper illustration for Dot Estimation.
Facilitation
Dot Estimation
Paper illustration for PERT Estimation.
Decision Making
PERT Estimation
Paper illustration for Ideal Days.
Agile
Ideal Days
Purposedifferent
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.When size or effort can only be estimated roughly, Dot Estimation condenses the group's experience into a quick range. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as an Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, and Discussion Targets.On complex initiatives, a plain average tends to understate just how uncertain the outcome really is. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a PERT Estimate, Expected Value, and Risk Notes.When effort needs to be thought of as real working time, it offers a simple common denominator for comparison. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as Ideal Day Estimates, Assumption Notes, and Capacity Caveats.
Complexitydifferent
LowLowMediumLow
Timedifferent
30-60 min5-20 min15-45 min15-60 min
Participantsdifferent
1-53-201-82-9
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control ListEffort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion TargetsPERT Estimate, Expected Value, Risk NotesIdeal Day Estimates, Assumption Notes, Capacity Caveats
Tagsno overlap
PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
EstimationEffortRisk
EstimationUncertaintyRisk
EstimationEffortAgile
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