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Systems Mapping method illustration showing its working structure
Systems Thinking
Systems Mapping
Paper illustration for Three-Point Estimation.
Decision Making
Three-Point Estimation
Paper illustration for Ideal Days.
Agile
Ideal Days
Purposedifferent
Systems Mapping arranges elements, relationships, and boundaries so a complex field becomes legible at a glance. The overview stabilizes the overall picture before detail work or steering begins.A single estimate for effort, time, or risk often looks too smooth for the real uncertainty behind it. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Three-Point Estimate, Risk Range, and Assumption Notes.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.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumLow
Timedifferent
1-3 h10-30 min je Item15-60 min
Participantsdifferent
3-121-82-9
Formatsame
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
System Map, Dependencies, Leverage PointsThree-Point Estimate, Risk Range, Assumption NotesIdeal Day Estimates, Assumption Notes, Capacity Caveats
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Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange
EstimationUncertaintyForecasting
EstimationEffortAgile
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