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Criterion
Paper illustration for Bucket System.
Agile
Bucket System
Process Mapping method illustration showing its working structure
Operations
Process Mapping
Paper illustration for Planning Poker.
Agile
Planning Poker
Gemba Walk workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
Gemba Walk
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.With a confusing workflow that has many handoffs, the method makes the actual process visible. It shows where work is passed on, delayed, or duplicated, so improvement targets the right spots.When estimates within the team diverge too much, it puts differing expectations on a common test bench. It separates rough complexity from unspoken assumptions.When there is uncertainty about the real course of a process, the method brings observation to the place where work happens. It combines perception, follow-up questions, and process knowledge so decisions rest on actual workflows instead of assumptions.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumLowLow
Timedifferent
30-90 min1-3 h2-5 min je Item30-120 min
Participantsdifferent
3-123-103-92-6
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Bucketed Backlog, Relative Estimates, Split CandidatesProcess Map, Handoff List, Improvement BacklogRelative Estimates, Assumption Notes, Split CandidatesObservation Notes, Improvement Ideas
Tagsno overlap
EstimationBacklogRelative sizing
ProcessOperationsImprovement
EstimationAgileRelative sizingTeam
LeanObservationProcessOperations
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