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Criterion
Paper illustration for Affinity Estimation.
Agile
Affinity Estimation
A3 Problem-Solving workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
A3 Problem Solving
Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
Operations
ABC Analysis
Purposedifferent
When many tasks need to be classified quickly, it sorts them by perceived effort and similarity. It reduces the effort of fine-grained estimation for large volumes.For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together.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.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumLow
Timedifferent
30-90 min45-90 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
3-122-51-5
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Affinity Size Map, Grouped Estimates, Unclear ItemsA3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause AnalysisABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List
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EstimationBacklogRelative sizing
LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations
PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
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