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Criterion
Paper illustration for Dot Estimation.
Facilitation
Dot Estimation
Paper illustration for Expectation Mapping.
Facilitation
Expectation Mapping
Paper illustration for Ideal Days.
Agile
Ideal Days
Paper illustration for Planning Poker.
Agile
Planning Poker
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.When roles, interfaces, or projects fail because of differing expectations, Expectation Mapping surfaces these differences. It shows what each side takes for granted and where the pictures diverge.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.When estimates within the team diverge too much, it puts differing expectations on a common test bench. It separates rough complexity from unspoken assumptions.
Complexitysame
LowLowLowLow
Timedifferent
5-20 min45-90 min15-60 min2-5 min je Item
Participantsdifferent
3-203-122-93-9
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion TargetsExpectation Map, Alignment Notes, AgreementsIdeal Day Estimates, Assumption Notes, Capacity CaveatsRelative Estimates, Assumption Notes, Split Candidates
Tagsno overlap
EstimationEffortRisk
AlignmentStakeholdersTeam
EstimationEffortAgile
EstimationAgileRelative sizingTeam
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