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| Criterion |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Delivery MoSCoW |  Decision Making Risk 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. | When a release carries too many demands and priorities are only ever negotiated, MoSCoW creates clear boundaries for the next cut. Must, Should, Could, and Won't make commitment, room for maneuver, and trade-off logic visible to everyone involved. | When a project faces many possible disruptions, it quickly becomes unclear which risks deserve attention first. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Risk Matrix and a Top Risk List. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | 30-90 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-20 | 3-12 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | Prioritized Backlog, Release Scope, Tradeoff Notes | Risk Matrix, Top Risk List |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationEffortRisk | PrioritizationScopeDecision | RiskDecisionPrioritizationAssessment |
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