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| Criterion |  Operations Time Blocking |  Agile NoEstimates |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Operations ALPEN Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With a calendar that grows on request, the method makes available time explicit again. It combines appointments, focus work, and buffer into a more realistic day structure. | 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. | 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. | 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 | Low | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min Planung, laufend | laufend | 5-20 min | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 2-12 | 3-20 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan | Throughput Data, Flow Forecast, Slicing Rules | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | PlanningTime managementFocus | EstimationForecastingFlow | EstimationEffortRisk | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |