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Paper illustration for Planning Poker.
Agile
Planning Poker
Paper illustration for Dot Estimation.
Facilitation
Dot Estimation
Paper illustration of a calibrated five-by-five risk matrix with response cards.
Decision Making
Risk Matrix
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 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.When a project faces many possible disruptions, it quickly becomes unclear which risks deserve attention first. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Risk Matrix and a Top Risk List.
Complexitysame
LowLowLow
Timedifferent
2-5 min je Item5-20 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
3-93-203-10
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Relative Estimates, Assumption Notes, Split CandidatesEffort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion TargetsRisk Matrix, Top Risk List
Tagsno overlap
EstimationAgileRelative sizingTeam
EstimationEffortRisk
RiskDecisionPrioritizationAssessment
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Paper illustration for Affinity Estimation.
Agile
Affinity Estimation
Paper illustration of an assumption matrix with prioritized test cards
Decision Making
Assumption Surfacing