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| Criterion |  Decision Making Three-Point Estimation |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Agile NoEstimates |  Operations ALPEN Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory. | When estimating slows a team down more than it helps, it shifts the focus to flow, small slices, and real lead time. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as Throughput Data, Flow Forecast, and Slicing Rules. | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 10-30 min je Item | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | laufend | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 1 | 2-12 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Three-Point Estimate, Risk Range, Assumption Notes | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Throughput Data, Flow Forecast, Slicing Rules | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationUncertaintyForecasting | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | EstimationForecastingFlow | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |