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Criterion
Paper illustration for Planning Poker.
Agile
Planning Poker
Paper illustration for 3-Circle Venn Diagram
Facilitation
3-Circle Venn Diagram
Paper illustration for Affinity Estimation.
Agile
Affinity Estimation
Paper illustration for Expectation Mapping.
Facilitation
Expectation Mapping
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 three perspectives matter at the same time, a Three-Circle Venn Diagram shows the overlaps and remainders precisely. It makes visible where shared effect arises and where only a partial perspective applies.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.When roles, interfaces, or projects fail because of differing expectations, Expectation Mapping surfaces these differences. It shows what each side takes for granted and where the pictures diverge.
Complexitydifferent
LowLowMediumLow
Timedifferent
2-5 min je Item15-45 min30-90 min45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
3-92-83-123-12
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Relative Estimates, Assumption Notes, Split CandidatesVenn Diagram, Overlap Notes, DifferentiatorsAffinity Size Map, Grouped Estimates, Unclear ItemsExpectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements
Tagsno overlap
EstimationAgileRelative sizingTeam
ComparisonFacilitationAlignment
EstimationBacklogRelative sizing
AlignmentStakeholdersTeam
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