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Paper illustration for PERT Estimation.
Decision Making
PERT Estimation
Paper illustration of Design Charrette with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Design Charrette
Paper illustration for Dot Estimation.
Facilitation
Dot Estimation
Purposedifferent
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.In a tightly timed design process with many participants, the method pools several lines of thinking in a short time. It brings parallel design energy without letting the discussion tip into endless coordination. This quickly produces solid directions for architecture or space.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.
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Timedifferent
15-45 minHalber Tag bis mehrere Tage5-20 min
Participantsdifferent
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Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop
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PERT Estimate, Expected Value, Risk NotesSketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized DirectionEffort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets
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EstimationUncertaintyRisk
BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation
EstimationEffortRisk
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