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Paper illustration for Dot Estimation.
Facilitation
Dot Estimation
Paper illustration of a Business Model Canvas with nine connected compartments, a few notes and symbols for customers, delivery and economic relationships.
Business Strategy
Business Model Canvas
Paper illustration for Planning Poker.
Agile
Planning Poker
Paper illustration for Ideal Days.
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.The Business Model Canvas condenses a business model to its key building blocks and assumptions. It makes variants quickly comparable and reveals gaps before validation or implementation begins.When estimates within the team diverge too much, it puts differing expectations on a common test bench. It separates rough complexity from unspoken assumptions.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.
Complexitydifferent
LowMediumLowLow
Timedifferent
5-20 min1-2 h2-5 min je Item15-60 min
Participantsdifferent
3-202-83-92-9
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion TargetsBusiness Model Canvas, Assumption List, Business HypothesesRelative Estimates, Assumption Notes, Split CandidatesIdeal Day Estimates, Assumption Notes, Capacity Caveats
Tagsno overlap
EstimationEffortRisk
Business modelStrategyValueInnovation
EstimationAgileRelative sizingTeam
EstimationEffortAgile
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