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| Criterion | ![]() Facilitation Open Space Technology | ![]() Agile Specification by Example | ![]() Agile Acceptance Criteria Workshop |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a complex topic does not yet have a fitting agenda, Open Space Technology hands topic ownership back to the participants. The format suits questions that only move forward when real interest determines the order. | 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 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 | High | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 0.5-2 Tage | 60-90 min pro Feature | 20-40 min pro Story |
Participantsdifferent | 20-500+ | 3-6 | 3-6 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Example Table, Acceptance Tests | Acceptance Criteria, Story Update |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development | AgileRequirementsRefinementBehavior-Driven Development |
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