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Delphi Method

Turns options, criteria, and risks into a tangible result by defining the question and panel, querying in the first round, and deriving the outcome in the next round.

Core question: What range or which consensus emerges when experts give iterative, anonymous estimates on an uncertain future question?

Decision methodHighAsync
1-4 Wochen
6-30 Experten

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Decision Making

Wideband Delphi

Moves options, criteria, and risks toward a concrete result through "clarify the estimate object and unit", "collect independent estimates", and "document another round and the outcome".

Core question: Which range and expected value describe the estimation object most honestly under explicit expert assumptions?

Decision methodHighWorkshop + async
1-4 h oder mehrere Runden
4-12 Experten

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Decision Making

Three-Point Estimation

Moves options, criteria, and risks toward a concrete result through "clarify the estimate object", "determine the optimistic value", and "derive the range, expected value, and risks".

Core question: Which realistic range from optimistic to pessimistic describes the estimation object, and which risks drive the difference between the three values?

Decision methodMediumWorkshop + async
10-30 min je Item
1-8

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Agile

NoEstimates

Moves backlog, sprint work, and team flow toward a concrete result through "clarify the planning question", "slice work smaller", and "calibrate regularly with reality".

Core question: Which planning decision do we need to make, and which flow data or slicing rules answer it more cheaply than an estimation ritual?

Decision methodMediumWorkshop + async
laufend
2-12

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Delivery

Monte Carlo Forecasting

Moves scope, sequence, and delivery flow toward a concrete result through "formulate the forecast question", "choose historical flow data", and "update the forecast regularly".

Core question: With what probability will the desired scope be finished by the target date (or how much scope can we complete by then), and which assumptions drive the distribution?

Decision methodHighWorkshop + async
30-90 min Setup, danach laufend
1-8

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