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| Criterion |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Team Design Team Topologies Interaction Modes |  Facilitation Alignment Mapping |  Team Design Spotify Model Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 several teams collaborate repeatedly, it describes the right interaction mode for each interface between them. It clarifies responsibility, interaction, and load between teams. The result is captured as an interaction heat map and pairwise agreements. | 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 a team landscape has grown without clear grouping, it maps roles and relationships onto the Spotify model. It clarifies responsibility, interaction, and load between teams. The result is captured as a Spotify model map and action list. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | Half day | 1-2 h | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-20 | Team-Leads plus Architecture | 4-12 | 5-15 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | Interaction Heat Map, Agreements per Pair | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions | Spotify Model Map, Action List |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationEffortRisk | TeamAlignmentCollaborationOrganization | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation | TeamOrganizationAlignmentDiagnosis |