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| Criterion |  Agile NoEstimates |  Decision Making PERT Estimation |  Product Discovery Riskiest Assumption Test |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | When an idea hinges on one critical unknown, it prioritizes testing that exact piece of uncertainty first. It separates problem, assumption, solution, and evidence. The result is captured as a prioritized list of assumptions, a test plan, and a result report. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | laufend | 15-45 min | 1-2 Wochen pro Iteration |
Participantsdifferent | 2-12 | 1-8 | 2-6 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Throughput Data, Flow Forecast, Slicing Rules | PERT Estimate, Expected Value, Risk Notes | Prioritized Assumption List, Test Plan, Results Report |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationForecastingFlow | EstimationUncertaintyRisk | ExperimentsValidationDiscoveryAssumptions |
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