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| Criterion | ![]() Agile Affinity Estimation | ![]() Innovation Brainwriting | ![]() Innovation Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When loud voices or hierarchy distort the idea search, the method creates a quiet entry into joint development. It gives everyone thinking space and gathers contributions without social brakes, making diversity more visible and easier to build on. | When a team faces an open question with many obvious directions, the method first creates breadth instead of premature commitment. It separates idea flow from evaluation and makes lines of thought visible, creating a pool for selection and further development. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 15-30 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-12 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Affinity Size Map, Grouped Estimates, Unclear Items | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | Idea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationBacklogRelative sizing | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence |
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