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Paper illustration for Dot Estimation.
Facilitation
Dot Estimation
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Decision Making
Decision Rights Mapping
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Operations
RACI 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.In organizations with many stakeholders, it often blurs who actually decides and who is merely consulted. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Decision Rights matrix and an agreement.With unclear responsibilities across several roles or areas, the method creates unambiguous accountability logic. It reduces friction because decision, execution, contribution, and information become separately visible.
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Timedifferent
5-20 min90-180 min45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
3-204-122-8
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion TargetsDecision Rights Matrix, AgreementRACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes
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