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| Criterion |  Agile Affinity Estimation |  Business Strategy TOWS Matrix |
|---|---|---|
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. | The TOWS Matrix connects internal strengths and weaknesses with external opportunities and threats into action-oriented strategies. It goes a step further than a pure stocktaking. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Affinity Size Map, Grouped Estimates, Unclear Items | TOWS Matrix, Strategic Options, Priority Actions |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationBacklogRelative sizing | StrategyAnalysisOptions |
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