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| Criterion |  Agile Affinity Estimation |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Facilitation Expectation Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | When roles, interfaces, or projects fail because of differing expectations, Expectation Mapping surfaces these differences. It shows what each side takes for granted and where the pictures diverge. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 5-20 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-20 | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Affinity Size Map, Grouped Estimates, Unclear Items | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationBacklogRelative sizing | EstimationEffortRisk | AlignmentStakeholdersTeam |
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