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| Criterion |  Decision Making Three-Point Estimation |  Facilitation Dot Voting |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Facilitation Nominal Group Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 a workshop has produced too many options and the group needs to condense quickly, dot voting makes preferences visible in a short time. It bundles individual votes into a solid signal for the next selection. | 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. | When loud voices could dominate a round, Nominal Group Technique protects individual thinking time from group effects. It collects ideas separately first and only then enables shared weighting. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 10-30 min je Item | 5-15 min | 5-20 min | 60-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 3-20 | 3-20 | 5-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Three-Point Estimate, Risk Range, Assumption Notes | Ranked list, Consensus signal, Shortlist | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | Ranked Ideas, Clarified Options, Group Priority |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationUncertaintyForecasting | FacilitationVotingConsensusPrioritization | EstimationEffortRisk | FacilitationPrioritizationVotingInclusion |