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Criterion
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Innovation
Double Diamond
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Agile
Example Mapping
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Business Strategy
Ansoff Matrix
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.The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowLow
Timedifferent
Wochen bis Monate30-60 min45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
3-123-72-8
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per PhaseExample Map, Acceptance Criteria, Open QuestionsAnsoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes
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ProcessDivergenceInnovation
Behavior-Driven DevelopmentRequirementsExamplesRefinement
GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio
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Agile
Acceptance Criteria Workshop
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Agile
Specification by Example
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Business Strategy
Three Horizons
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Business Strategy
Blue Ocean Strategy Canvas