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Paper illustration for Dot Estimation.
Facilitation
Dot Estimation
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Operations
ABC Analysis
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Agile
Ideal Days
Purposedifferent
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.With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention.When effort needs to be thought of as real working time, it offers a simple common denominator for comparison. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as Ideal Day Estimates, Assumption Notes, and Capacity Caveats.
Complexitysame
LowLowLow
Timedifferent
5-20 min30-60 min15-60 min
Participantsdifferent
3-201-52-9
Formatdifferent
WorkshopAsyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion TargetsABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control ListIdeal Day Estimates, Assumption Notes, Capacity Caveats
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EstimationEffortRisk
PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
EstimationEffortAgile
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Paper illustration for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Operations
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
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Decision Making
PERT Estimation
Paper illustration of a calibrated five-by-five risk matrix with response cards.
Decision Making
Risk Matrix