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Criterion
Paper illustration for Affinity Estimation.
Agile
Affinity Estimation
Paper illustration for PERT Estimation.
Decision Making
PERT Estimation
Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Paper illustration of Business Model Stress Test with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Business Model Stress Test
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.On complex initiatives, a plain average tends to understate just how uncertain the outcome really is. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a PERT Estimate, Expected Value, and Risk Notes.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.A Business Model Stress Test checks how well a business model holds up under pressure and headwinds. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a stress-test report and action plan per scenario.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumMediumHigh
Timedifferent
30-90 min15-45 min1-3 hHalf day
Participantsdifferent
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Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Affinity Size Map, Grouped Estimates, Unclear ItemsPERT Estimate, Expected Value, Risk NotesGap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesStress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario
Tagsno overlap
EstimationBacklogRelative sizing
EstimationUncertaintyRisk
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis
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