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Criterion
Paper illustration for Three-Point Estimation.
Decision Making
Three-Point Estimation
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Decision Making
Argument Mapping
Paper illustration of Decision Rights Mapping with its method-specific working model.
Decision Making
Decision Rights Mapping
Purposedifferent
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 statements, evidence, and counterarguments get mixed up, a debate quickly loses its structure. Argument Mapping breaks a thesis down into its reasoning and makes visible what it really rests on.In organizations with many stakeholders, it often blurs who actually decides and who is merely consulted. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Decision Rights matrix and an agreement.
Complexitysame
MediumMediumMedium
Timedifferent
10-30 min je Item1-3 h90-180 min
Participantsdifferent
1-81-84-12
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Three-Point Estimate, Risk Range, Assumption NotesArgument Map, Evidence Gaps, Decision RationaleDecision Rights Matrix, Agreement
Tagsno overlap
EstimationUncertaintyForecasting
SensemakingDecisionRationale
DecisionGovernanceAlignmentResponsibility
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