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Criterion
Paper illustration of Double Diamond with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Double Diamond
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Agile
Affinity Estimation
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Agile
Acceptance Criteria Workshop
Purposedifferent
For complex problems with a fuzzy situation, the method cleanly separates search space and decision. It first creates breadth in understanding and then focus in elaboration. This brings open questions, problem definition, and solution path into a traceable movement.When many tasks need to be classified quickly, it sorts them by perceived effort and similarity. It reduces the effort of fine-grained estimation for large volumes.When a story needs clear checkpoints before implementation, it sharpens expectation and scope together. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as Acceptance Criteria and a Story Update.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumLow
Timedifferent
Wochen bis Monate30-90 min20-40 min pro Story
Participantsdifferent
3-123-123-6
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per PhaseAffinity Size Map, Grouped Estimates, Unclear ItemsAcceptance Criteria, Story Update
Tagsno overlap
ProcessDivergenceInnovation
EstimationBacklogRelative sizing
AgileRequirementsRefinementBehavior-Driven Development
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Agile
Example Mapping
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Agile
Specification by Example