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Paper illustration for Expectation Mapping.
Facilitation
Expectation Mapping
Paper illustration for Dot Estimation.
Facilitation
Dot Estimation
Paper illustration for Planning Poker.
Agile
Planning Poker
Paper illustration for Affinity Estimation.
Agile
Affinity Estimation
Purposedifferent
When roles, interfaces, or projects fail because of differing expectations, Expectation Mapping surfaces these differences. It shows what each side takes for granted and where the pictures diverge.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 many tasks need to be classified quickly, it sorts them by perceived effort and similarity. It reduces the effort of fine-grained estimation for large volumes.
Complexitydifferent
LowLowLowMedium
Timedifferent
45-90 min5-20 min2-5 min je Item30-90 min
Participantsdifferent
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Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, AgreementsEffort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion TargetsRelative Estimates, Assumption Notes, Split CandidatesAffinity Size Map, Grouped Estimates, Unclear Items
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AlignmentStakeholdersTeam
EstimationEffortRisk
EstimationAgileRelative sizingTeam
EstimationBacklogRelative sizing
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