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| Criterion |  Agile NoEstimates |  Decision Making Three-Point Estimation |  Operations Pomodoro Technique |  Operations ALPEN Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | For easily distracted solo work, the method sets clear time boundaries for concentrated work. It protects attention when large tasks would otherwise fall apart into small avoidance moves. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | laufend | 10-30 min je Item | 25 min Zyklen | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 2-12 | 1-8 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Throughput Data, Flow Forecast, Slicing Rules | Three-Point Estimate, Risk Range, Assumption Notes | Focus Sessions, Task Progress, Interruption Notes | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationForecastingFlow | EstimationUncertaintyForecasting | FocusTime managementProductivityExecution | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |