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Criterion
Paper illustration for Dot Estimation.
Facilitation
Dot Estimation
Paper illustration for NoEstimates.
Agile
NoEstimates
A paper-based illustration representing Bounded Context Canvas with its core stages and visible working result.
Domain Modeling
Bounded Context Canvas
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 estimating slows a team down more than it helps, it shifts the focus to flow, small slices, and real lead time. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as Throughput Data, Flow Forecast, and Slicing Rules.When a business context is still loosely outlined, it shapes language, responsibility, and integration space. It clarifies what belongs together and where a boundary needs to hold.
Complexitydifferent
LowMediumMedium
Timedifferent
5-20 minlaufend1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
3-202-123-8
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion TargetsThroughput Data, Flow Forecast, Slicing RulesContext Canvas, Glossary, Integration Notes
Tagsno overlap
EstimationEffortRisk
EstimationForecastingFlow
Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesModeling
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Context Map workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Domain Modeling
Context Map
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Domain Modeling
Domain Context Map
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Delivery
Monte Carlo Forecasting