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Paper illustration for PERT Estimation.
Decision Making
PERT Estimation
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Facilitation
Dot Estimation
A paper tomato timer connects a focus task, short breaks and a work record.
Operations
Pomodoro Technique
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.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 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.
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15-45 min5-20 min25 min Zyklen
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Workshop + asyncWorkshopAsync
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PERT Estimate, Expected Value, Risk NotesEffort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion TargetsFocus Sessions, Task Progress, Interruption Notes
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ALPEN Method
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