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| Criterion |  Agile Affinity Estimation |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Business Strategy GAP 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. | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. | GAP Analysis compares the current state with a target picture and makes the distance manageable. It becomes useful when, ahead of new initiatives, it must become clear which capabilities, processes, or resources are missing. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 10-20 min daily | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 1 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Affinity Size Map, Grouped Estimates, Unclear Items | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationBacklogRelative sizing | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | StrategyAnalysisPlanning |
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