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Paper illustration for Affinity Estimation.
Agile
Affinity Estimation
Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Paper illustration for Dot Estimation.
Facilitation
Dot Estimation
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.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.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.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumLow
Timedifferent
30-90 min1-3 h5-20 min
Participantsdifferent
3-122-83-20
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Affinity Size Map, Grouped Estimates, Unclear ItemsGap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesEffort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets
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EstimationBacklogRelative sizing
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
EstimationEffortRisk
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Paper illustration of Business Model Stress Test with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Business Model Stress Test
Paper illustration of a branching impact map with a Why goal at the root, actor circles, How behavior changes and What options.
Product Strategy
Impact Mapping