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Criterion
Paper illustration of Double Diamond with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Double Diamond
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Agile
Example Mapping
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Agile
Affinity Estimation
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 a story carries business rules and exceptions, it brings clarity before implementation. It makes examples, open questions, and boundaries visible enough that the logic becomes jointly sound.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.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowMedium
Timedifferent
Wochen bis Monate30-60 min30-90 min
Participantsdifferent
3-123-73-12
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per PhaseExample Map, Acceptance Criteria, Open QuestionsAffinity Size Map, Grouped Estimates, Unclear Items
Tagsno overlap
ProcessDivergenceInnovation
Behavior-Driven DevelopmentRequirementsExamplesRefinement
EstimationBacklogRelative sizing
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Agile
Acceptance Criteria Workshop
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Agile
Specification by Example