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Paper illustration for Dot Estimation.
Facilitation
Dot Estimation
Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Paper notes move from an inbox to action, project and calendar collections.
Operations
Getting Things Done
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.GAP Analysis compares the current state with a target picture and makes the distance manageable. It becomes useful when, ahead of new initiatives, it must become clear which capabilities, processes, or resources are missing.With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory.
Complexitydifferent
LowMediumMedium
Timedifferent
5-20 min1-3 h1-2 h Setup, laufend
Participantsdifferent
3-202-81
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion TargetsGap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesAction Lists, Project List, Review Routine
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EstimationEffortRisk
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution
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Weekly Review
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Operations
ALPEN Method
Paper scorecard with four perspectives, connected objective cards and columns for measures, targets and initiatives.
Business Strategy
Balanced Scorecard
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Business Strategy
Business Model Stress Test