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Product Discovery
Concierge MVP
Paper illustration of Lean Startup with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Lean Startup
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Architecture
Risk Storming
Purposedifferent
When an idea can first fail or grow through genuine hands-on support, it relies on manual work instead of automation. It shows whether user value holds up even under manual execution.For uncertain business assumptions, the method forces the idea into contact with real market reactions early. It separates wishful picture, assumption, and observable behavior, so that learning becomes faster than planning. This translates uncertainty into measurable insight.Helps clarify architecture context, options, and consequences in concrete terms. It organizes technical context, alternatives, and consequences. The result is captured as an Annotated Diagram, a Prioritized Risk List, and an Action Backlog.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumLow
Timedifferent
1-4 WochenWochen bis Monate je Lernzyklus60-90 min
Participantsdifferent
3-10 Kunden2-84-12
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Concierge Learnings, Service Blueprint, MVP RisksHypothesis list, MVPs, Learning reports, Pivot or persevere decisionAnnotated Diagram, Prioritized Risk List, Action Backlog
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MVPValidationServiceDiscovery
LeanStartupValidationMVP
RiskArchitectureWorkshopValidation
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Architecture
LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)
Paper illustration of Five-Minute VC Check with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
5-Minuten VC-Check
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Architecture
ARID (Active Reviews for Intermediate Designs)
Paper illustration of a calm four-quadrant Assumption Map with hypothesis cards and emphasis on important assumptions with little evidence.
Product Discovery
Assumption Mapping