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Paper illustration for Three-Point Estimation.
Decision Making
Three-Point Estimation
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Facilitation
Dot Estimation
Paper illustration for Current Reality Tree
Systems Thinking
Current Reality Tree
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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 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.A Current Reality Tree condenses many symptoms into a few causal chains. The method makes visible which core problems drive several negative effects at once.
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10-30 min je Item5-20 min2-6 h
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Three-Point Estimate, Risk Range, Assumption NotesEffort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion TargetsCurrent Reality Tree, Core Problems, Intervention Ideas
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EstimationUncertaintyForecasting
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Paper illustration for PERT Estimation.
Decision Making
PERT Estimation
Paper illustration for Theory of Constraints Thinking Process.
Systems Thinking
Theory of Constraints Thinking Process
Paper illustration for Causal Factor Analysis.
Operations
Causal Factor Analysis
Causal Loop Diagram workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Systems Thinking
Causal Loop Diagram