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| Criterion |  Agile Affinity Estimation |  Facilitation Expectation Mapping |  Decision Making DACI |  Agile Planning Poker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated. | When estimates within the team diverge too much, it puts differing expectations on a common test bench. It separates rough complexity from unspoken assumptions. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 45-90 min | 30-60 min | 2-5 min je Item |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-12 | 2-10 | 3-9 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Affinity Size Map, Grouped Estimates, Unclear Items | Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | Relative Estimates, Assumption Notes, Split Candidates |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationBacklogRelative sizing | AlignmentStakeholdersTeam | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | EstimationAgileRelative sizingTeam |