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| Criterion |  Product Discovery MVP Test Matrix |  Decision Making Force Field Analysis |  Product Discovery Riskiest Assumption Test |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When several minimal variants compete to answer the same question, it makes comparing and choosing between them cleaner. It separates problem, assumption, solution, and evidence. The result is captured as a Test Matrix and a Test Plan. | In change initiatives, supporting and restraining forces sit at the table at the same time. Force Field Analysis makes these tensions explicit and shows where change can be pushed forward by strengthening or relieving. | When an idea hinges on one critical unknown, it prioritizes testing that exact piece of uncertainty first. It separates problem, assumption, solution, and evidence. The result is captured as a prioritized list of assumptions, a test plan, and a result report. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-75 min | 45-90 min | 1-2 Wochen pro Iteration |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-12 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Test Matrix, Test Plan | Force Field Map, Change Levers, Risk Notes | Prioritized Assumption List, Test Plan, Results Report |
Tagsno overlap | ExperimentsValidationDiscoveryOptions | ChangeDecisionStrategy | ExperimentsValidationDiscoveryAssumptions |
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