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| Criterion |  Agile Bucket System |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Product Strategy ICE Scoring |  Decision Making Risk Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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 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. | When ideas need sorting quickly, it condenses impact, confidence, and effort into one compact score. It connects customer value, product logic, and decision priorities. The result is captured as an ICE table and top-ideas list. | When a project faces many possible disruptions, it quickly becomes unclear which risks deserve attention first. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Risk Matrix and a Top Risk List. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 5-20 min | 30-60 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-20 | 2-8 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Bucketed Backlog, Relative Estimates, Split Candidates | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | ICE Table, Top Idea List | Risk Matrix, Top Risk List |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationBacklogRelative sizing | EstimationEffortRisk | PrioritizationScoringGrowthDecision | RiskDecisionPrioritizationAssessment |