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| Criterion |  Agile NoEstimates |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Decision Making PERT Estimation |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable. | On complex initiatives, a plain average tends to understate just how uncertain the outcome really is. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a PERT Estimate, Expected Value, and Risk Notes. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | laufend | 15-45 min | 15-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-12 | 1-3 | 1-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Throughput Data, Flow Forecast, Slicing Rules | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | PERT Estimate, Expected Value, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationForecastingFlow | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | EstimationUncertaintyRisk |
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