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Criterion
Paper illustration of Leverage Points with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Leverage Points
Paper illustration of a calm four-quadrant Assumption Map with hypothesis cards and emphasis on important assumptions with little evidence.
Product Discovery
Assumption Mapping
Paper illustration of Shape-first Modeling with its method-specific working model.
Knowledge Modeling
Shape-First Modeling
Paper illustration of Business Model Stress Test with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Business Model Stress Test
Purposedifferent
Leverage Points show exactly where interventions in a system produce a disproportionate effect. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a leverage map and action strategy.When assumptions still sit unordered in the room, it weighs uncertainty against leverage. It makes visible which hypotheses should be checked first.Shape-First Modeling defines data quality through shapes before implementation or integration frays at the edges. The approach fits when validation and data contracts should be part of the design from the start.A Business Model Stress Test checks how well a business model holds up under pressure and headwinds. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a stress-test report and action plan per scenario.
Complexitydifferent
HighMediumMediumHigh
Timedifferent
Half day45-60 minHalber Tag pro Domain SliceHalf day
Participantsdifferent
3-122-81-43-8
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Leverage Map, Action StrategyAssumption map, Test backlog, Risk rankingSHACL or ShEx Shapes, Validation Reports, Data Contracts, Shape DocumentationStress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario
Tagsno overlap
Systems thinkingChangeStrategy
AssumptionsRiskExperimentsValidation
Knowledge graphValidationSemantic
StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis
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