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| Criterion |  Agile NoEstimates |  Operations PDCA Cycle |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Operations Kaizen Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | For an improvement that still has to prove itself in everyday work, the method runs it through small learning loops. It connects planning, checking, and standardization into a repeatable learning mode. | 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 tightly scoped process segment with noticeable waste, the method bundles shared energy for change. It suits situations that call for fast learning loops and visible adjustments. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | laufend | 1 h bis mehrere Wochen | 5-20 min | 0.5-5 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 2-12 | 1-8 | 3-20 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Throughput Data, Flow Forecast, Slicing Rules | PDCA Log, Experiment Plan, Learning Outcome, Standard Change | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationForecastingFlow | Continuous improvementLeanExperiments | EstimationEffortRisk | LeanContinuous improvementOperations |