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Paper illustration for Planning Poker.
Agile
Planning Poker
Paper illustration of several people silently writing ideas and passing sheets around with arrows.
Innovation
Brainwriting
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.When loud voices or hierarchy distort the idea search, the method creates a quiet entry into joint development. It gives everyone thinking space and gathers contributions without social brakes, making diversity more visible and easier to build on.
Complexitysame
LowLow
Timedifferent
2-5 min je Item15-30 min
Participantsdifferent
3-93-12
Formatsame
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Relative Estimates, Assumption Notes, Split CandidatesIdea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list
Tagsno overlap
EstimationAgileRelative sizingTeam
BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas
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Paper illustration for Working Agreements.
Agile
Working Agreements
Paper illustration for Affinity Estimation.
Agile
Affinity Estimation
Paper illustration of Design Charrette with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Design Charrette