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Criterion
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Innovation
Double Diamond
Paper illustration for Standard Work Analysis.
Operations
Standard Work Analysis
Paper illustration of Specification by Example with a method-specific labelled workspace.
Agile
Specification by Example
Paper illustration of a yellow story card, blue rule cards, green example cards and a red question card on a light workspace.
Agile
Example Mapping
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 the same task is done differently depending on the person, the method exposes the reliable core. It creates comparability without unnecessarily choking off needed latitude.When business rules need to become precise, it ties language, example, and test together. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as an Example Table and Acceptance Tests.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.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumMediumLow
Timedifferent
Wochen bis Monate1-3 h60-90 min pro Feature30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
3-122-63-63-7
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per PhaseStandard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training NeedsExample Table, Acceptance TestsExample Map, Acceptance Criteria, Open Questions
Tagsno overlap
ProcessDivergenceInnovation
LeanProcessQuality
AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development
Behavior-Driven DevelopmentRequirementsExamplesRefinement
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