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| Criterion |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Agile NoEstimates |  Product Discovery MVP Test 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 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 several minimal variants compete to answer the same question, it makes comparing and choosing between them cleaner. It separates problem, assumption, solution, and evidence. The result is captured as a Test Matrix and a Test Plan. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | laufend | 45-75 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-20 | 2-12 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | Throughput Data, Flow Forecast, Slicing Rules | Test Matrix, Test Plan |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationEffortRisk | EstimationForecastingFlow | ExperimentsValidationDiscoveryOptions |
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