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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping |  Agile Affinity Estimation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly. | 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. | Knowledge Mapping makes knowledge, gaps, and transfer paths visible across a field. It fits when expertise should not just exist but also be findable and transferable. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 5-20 min | 1-3 h | 30-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 3-20 | 3-12 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan | Affinity Size Map, Grouped Estimates, Unclear Items |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | EstimationEffortRisk | KnowledgeMappingRisk | EstimationBacklogRelative sizing |