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Criterion
Paper illustration of Double Diamond with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Double Diamond
Paper illustration for Working Agreements.
Agile
Working Agreements
Paper illustration of Specification by Example with a method-specific labelled workspace.
Agile
Specification by Example
Paper illustration for Planning Poker.
Agile
Planning Poker
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 collaboration needs more than implicit expectations, it lays out shared ground rules openly. It creates reliability for conduct, availability, and decision paths.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 estimates within the team diverge too much, it puts differing expectations on a common test bench. It separates rough complexity from unspoken assumptions.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowMediumLow
Timedifferent
Wochen bis Monate45-90 min60-90 min pro Feature2-5 min je Item
Participantsdifferent
3-123-123-63-9
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per PhaseWorking Agreements, Team Norms, Review CadenceExample Table, Acceptance TestsRelative Estimates, Assumption Notes, Split Candidates
Tagsno overlap
ProcessDivergenceInnovation
TeamCollaborationAgile
AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development
EstimationAgileRelative sizingTeam
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