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Paper illustration for Dot Estimation.
Facilitation
Dot Estimation
Paper illustration for Three-Point Estimation.
Decision Making
Three-Point Estimation
Decision Tree method illustration showing its working structure
Decision Making
Decision Tree
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.A single estimate for effort, time, or risk often looks too smooth for the real uncertainty behind it. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Three-Point Estimate, Risk Range, and Assumption Notes.For decisions with follow-on paths and dependencies, a linear comparison is often not enough. A Decision Tree shows how options branch under conditions and which consequences hang on each branch.
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Timedifferent
5-20 min10-30 min je Item30-90 min
Participantsdifferent
3-201-81-6
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion TargetsThree-Point Estimate, Risk Range, Assumption NotesDecision Tree, Option Map, Assumption List
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EstimationEffortRisk
EstimationUncertaintyForecasting
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Paper illustration for PERT Estimation.
Decision Making
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Decision Making
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Paper illustration for Constraint Analysis.
Decision Making
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