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| Criterion | ![]() Agile Affinity Estimation | ![]() Decision Making Wideband Delphi | ![]() Agile Bucket System | ![]() 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. | A single opinion rarely holds up for planning when the future is genuinely uncertain. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as an Estimate Range, Assumption Log, and Expert Consensus Notes. | When a large batch of work needs a fast, rough estimate, it sorts items into predefined size buckets. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as a Bucketed Backlog, Relative Estimates, and Split Candidates. | 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 | High | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 1-4 h or multiple rounds | 30-90 min | 2-5 min je Item |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 4-12 Experten | 3-12 | 3-9 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Affinity Size Map, Grouped Estimates, Unclear Items | Estimate Range, Assumption Log, Expert Consensus Notes | Bucketed Backlog, Relative Estimates, Split Candidates | Relative Estimates, Assumption Notes, Split Candidates |
Tags1 shared | EstimationBacklogRelative sizing | EstimationExpertsForecasting | EstimationBacklogRelative sizing | EstimationAgileRelative sizingTeam |



