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| Criterion |  Operations Theory of Constraints |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a system that does not get faster despite effort, the method directs attention to the bottleneck. It concentrates improvement on the point that actually limits throughput. | 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 | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-4 h Analyse, laufend | 5-20 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-20 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Constraint Map, Improvement Plan, Flow Metrics | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets |
Tagsno overlap | OperationsConstraintsFlowImprovement | EstimationEffortRisk |
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