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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Polarity Mapping |  Agile Planning Poker |  Agile Specification by Example |  Agile Affinity Estimation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Polarity Mapping makes tensions between two opposing poles tangible, such as standardization and adaptation or control and autonomy. The method guards against making apparent either-or decisions prematurely. | 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 business rules need to become precise, it ties language, example, and test together. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as an Example Table and Acceptance Tests. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 2-5 min je Item | 60-90 min pro Feature | 30-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-9 | 3-6 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance Actions | Relative Estimates, Assumption Notes, Split Candidates | Example Table, Acceptance Tests | Affinity Size Map, Grouped Estimates, Unclear Items |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership | EstimationAgileRelative sizingTeam | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development | EstimationBacklogRelative sizing |