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Criterion
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NoEstimates
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ALPEN Method
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Weekly Review
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 an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time.In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable.
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MediumLowLow
Timedifferent
laufend10-20 min daily30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
2-1211
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncAsyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Throughput Data, Flow Forecast, Slicing RulesDaily Plan, Time Estimates, Review NotesUpdated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions
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EstimationForecastingFlow
PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations
ProductivityExecutionPlanning
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