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Criterion
Paper illustration of Leverage Points with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Leverage Points
Paper illustration for Dot Estimation.
Facilitation
Dot Estimation
Paper illustration of a two-by-two Ansoff Matrix with four growth directions
Business Strategy
Ansoff Matrix
Paper illustration for Ideal Days.
Agile
Ideal Days
Purposedifferent
Leverage Points show exactly where interventions in a system produce a disproportionate effect. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a leverage map and action strategy.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.The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other.When effort needs to be thought of as real working time, it offers a simple common denominator for comparison. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as Ideal Day Estimates, Assumption Notes, and Capacity Caveats.
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HighLowLowLow
Timedifferent
Half day5-20 min45-90 min15-60 min
Participantsdifferent
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WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
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Leverage Map, Action StrategyEffort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion TargetsAnsoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk NotesIdeal Day Estimates, Assumption Notes, Capacity Caveats
Tagsno overlap
Systems thinkingChangeStrategy
EstimationEffortRisk
GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio
EstimationEffortAgile
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