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| Criterion |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Agile Planning Poker |  Facilitation Alignment Mapping |  Agile ROAM Board |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 estimates within the team diverge too much, it puts differing expectations on a common test bench. It separates rough complexity from unspoken assumptions. | When several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable. | When work needs to move between different states or columns, it makes that movement and its handoffs legible. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as a ROAM Board and an Owner List. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | 2-5 min je Item | 1-2 h | 20-40 min initial, dann laufend |
Participantsdifferent | 3-20 | 3-9 | 4-12 | 3-15 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | Relative Estimates, Assumption Notes, Split Candidates | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions | ROAM Board, Owner List |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationEffortRisk | EstimationAgileRelative sizingTeam | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation | RiskAgileTrackingAlignment |