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| Criterion |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Architecture Architecture Communication Canvas |
|---|---|---|
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 Architecture Communication Canvas plans architecture communication so the right people receive the right message. The method turns technical complexity into deliberate communication design. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | 60-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-20 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | Communication Canvas, Stakeholder Messages, Architecture Communication Plan |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationEffortRisk | ArchitectureCommunicationStakeholdersCanvas |
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