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| Criterion |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Delivery Communication Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable. | When many people need to be informed in parallel and messages would otherwise arrive unevenly or too late, a Communication Plan orders communication reliably. Channels, audiences, and cadences interlock so important information doesn't get lost. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | 15-45 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-20 | 1-3 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Communication Plan, Channel Matrix, Message Cadence |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationEffortRisk | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | CommunicationStakeholdersDeliveryPlanning |
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