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| Criterion |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Operations Eat the Frog |  Operations Ivy Lee Method |
|---|---|---|---|
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 method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed. | With a restless workday full of too many open items, the method creates radical simplicity. It directs attention to a short sequence instead of a broad, still-open field. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | 15-90 min daily | 5-10 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 3-20 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | Priority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus | Daily Priority List, Completion Notes |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationEffortRisk | PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution | PrioritizationProductivityExecution |
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