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Criterion
Paper illustration of Shape Up with its method-specific working model.
Delivery
Shape Up
Paper illustration for PERT Estimation.
Decision Making
PERT Estimation
Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Paper illustration for Dot Estimation.
Facilitation
Dot Estimation
Purposedifferent
Shape Up helps clarify scope, sequence, and delivery flow. It makes work boundaries and decisions explicit and captures results as pitches, bet-table decisions, and hill charts.On complex initiatives, a plain average tends to understate just how uncertain the outcome really is. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a PERT Estimate, Expected Value, and Risk Notes.GAP Analysis compares the current state with a target picture and makes the distance manageable. It becomes useful when, ahead of new initiatives, it must become clear which capabilities, processes, or resources are missing.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.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumMediumLow
Timedifferent
6 Wochen Cycle + 2 Wochen Cool-Down15-45 min1-3 h5-20 min
Participantsdifferent
2-4 pro Pitch1-82-83-20
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Pitches, Bet-table decisions, Hill charts, Cooldown outcomesPERT Estimate, Expected Value, Risk NotesGap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesEffort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets
Tagsno overlap
PlanningDeliveryAutonomy
EstimationUncertaintyRisk
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
EstimationEffortRisk
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