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Criterion
Paper illustration for Planning Poker.
Agile
Planning Poker
Paper illustration of Value Chain Analysis with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Value Chain Analysis
Paper illustration for Ideal Days.
Agile
Ideal Days
Paper illustration of VRIO Framework with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
VRIO Framework
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.Value Chain Analysis shows where value is created, costs accrue, and differentiation becomes possible along the process. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a value-chain map and lever list.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.The VRIO Framework rates resources and capabilities on whether they are Valuable, Rare, Inimitable, and Organized. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a VRIO table and strategic actions.
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Timedifferent
2-5 min je ItemHalf day15-60 min90-180 min
Participantsdifferent
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Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Relative Estimates, Assumption Notes, Split CandidatesValue Chain Map, Lever ListIdeal Day Estimates, Assumption Notes, Capacity CaveatsVRIO Table, Strategic Actions
Tagsno overlap
EstimationAgileRelative sizingTeam
StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis
EstimationEffortAgile
StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability
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