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| Criterion | ![]() Operations Ivy Lee Method | ![]() Agile Affinity Estimation | ![]() Agile Planning Poker |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With a restless workday full of too many open items, the method creates radical simplicity. It directs attention to a short sequence instead of a broad, still-open field. | 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. | When estimates within the team diverge too much, it puts differing expectations on a common test bench. It separates rough complexity from unspoken assumptions. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 5-10 min daily | 30-90 min | 2-5 min je Item |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 3-12 | 3-9 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Daily Priority List, Completion Notes | Affinity Size Map, Grouped Estimates, Unclear Items | Relative Estimates, Assumption Notes, Split Candidates |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationProductivityExecution | EstimationBacklogRelative sizing | EstimationAgileRelative sizingTeam |
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