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Architecture
arc42
Paper illustration of DIBB with its method-specific working model.
Product Strategy
DIBB
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Business Strategy
Business Model Stress Test
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arc42 structures architecture knowledge so teams can document system, decisions, and risks consistently. The template builds a living understanding of the architecture instead of scattered notes.DIBB helps clarify target groups, value, goals, and priorities by making the logic behind a decision explicit. It captures results as a DIBB document, belief list, bet list, and learning report.A Business Model Stress Test checks how well a business model holds up under pressure and headwinds. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a stress-test report and action plan per scenario.
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1-2 Tage1-2 hHalf day
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Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
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Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment ViewDIBB document, Belief list, Bet list, Learning reportStress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario
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ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication
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