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| Criterion | ![]() Facilitation Dot Estimation | ![]() Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |
|---|---|---|
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. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-20 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationEffortRisk | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio |
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