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Criterion
Paper illustration for PERT Estimation.
Decision Making
PERT Estimation
Paper illustration for Ideal Days.
Agile
Ideal Days
Paper illustration for Three-Point Estimation.
Decision Making
Three-Point 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.When effort needs to be thought of as real working time, it offers a simple common denominator for comparison. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as Ideal Day Estimates, Assumption Notes, and Capacity Caveats.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.
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MediumLowMedium
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15-45 min15-60 min10-30 min je Item
Participantsdifferent
1-82-91-8
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Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
PERT Estimate, Expected Value, Risk NotesIdeal Day Estimates, Assumption Notes, Capacity CaveatsThree-Point Estimate, Risk Range, Assumption Notes
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EstimationUncertaintyRisk
EstimationEffortAgile
EstimationUncertaintyForecasting
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