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| Criterion |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Operations After-Action Review |  Decision Making PERT Estimation |  Operations Process Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | After missions or project phases with unclear outcomes, the method makes visible what actually happened and what can be learned from it. It separates course, effect, and causes so experience turns into solid improvement. | On complex initiatives, a plain average tends to understate just how uncertain the outcome really is. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a PERT Estimate, Expected Value, and Risk Notes. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | 20-45 min | 15-45 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-20 | 3-12 | 1-8 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary | PERT Estimate, Expected Value, Risk Notes | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationEffortRisk | LearningOperationsImprovement | EstimationUncertaintyRisk | ProcessOperationsImprovement |