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| Criterion |  Agile Planning Poker |  Operations 5 Whys |  Agile Affinity Estimation |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When estimates within the team diverge too much, it puts differing expectations on a common test bench. It separates rough complexity from unspoken assumptions. | For a single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description. | When many tasks need to be classified quickly, it sorts them by perceived effort and similarity. It reduces the effort of fine-grained estimation for large volumes. | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 2-5 min je Item | 15-30 min | 30-90 min | 1-6 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 3-9 | 2-6 | 3-12 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Relative Estimates, Assumption Notes, Split Candidates | Root cause notes, Countermeasures | Affinity Size Map, Grouped Estimates, Unclear Items | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationAgileRelative sizingTeam | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving | EstimationBacklogRelative sizing | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause |