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Selected:Double DiamondExample MappingATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method)Acceptance Criteria Workshop
| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Agile Example Mapping |  Architecture ATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method) |  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 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. | ATAM helps teams weigh architecture decisions when quality goals compete. The team considers business goals, stakeholder expectations, and technical decisions together. The evaluation shows which risks need further investigation. | 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 | Medium | Low | High | Low |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 30-60 min | Several meetings plus preparation and analysis; total effort depends on scope | 20-40 min pro Story |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-7 | Evaluation team, architects, and relevant stakeholders | 3-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Example Map, Acceptance Criteria, Open Questions | Prioritized quality scenarios in a utility tree, Architecture risks with reasoning and assumptions, Sensitivity and trade-off points, Findings report with open investigations | Acceptance Criteria, Story Update |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | Behavior-Driven DevelopmentRequirementsExamplesRefinement | ArchitectureQualityRiskTradeoffsStakeholders | AgileRequirementsRefinementBehavior-Driven Development |