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| Criterion |  Agile NoEstimates |  Decision Making Three-Point Estimation |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Systems Thinking VUCA Scan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | A single estimate for effort, time, or risk often looks too smooth for the real uncertainty behind it. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Three-Point Estimate, Risk Range, and Assumption Notes. | Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly. | The VUCA Scan helps read difficult situations more precisely. Instead of treating unclarity as generally complicated, the method separates fast change, missing knowledge, systemic entanglement, and ambiguous interpretation. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | laufend | 10-30 min je Item | 1-2 h | 30-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-12 | 1-8 | 1-8 | 1-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Throughput Data, Flow Forecast, Slicing Rules | Three-Point Estimate, Risk Range, Assumption Notes | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | VUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning Plan |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationForecastingFlow | EstimationUncertaintyForecasting | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight |