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| Criterion |  Agile NoEstimates |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When estimating slows a team down more than it helps, it shifts the focus to flow, small slices, and real lead time. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as Throughput Data, Flow Forecast, and Slicing Rules. | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. | 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. | For a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | High |
Timedifferent | laufend | 30-60 min | 5-20 min | 2-6 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-12 | 1-5 | 3-20 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Throughput Data, Flow Forecast, Slicing Rules | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationForecastingFlow | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | EstimationEffortRisk | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause |