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Selected:Polarity MappingSpecification by ExampleFailure Mode and Effects AnalysisAcceptance Criteria Workshop
| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Polarity Mapping |  Agile Specification by Example |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |  Agile Acceptance Criteria Workshop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Polarity Mapping makes tensions between two opposing poles tangible, such as standardization and adaptation or control and autonomy. The method guards against making apparent either-or decisions prematurely. | 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. | For a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability. | 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 | Medium | Medium | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 60-90 min pro Feature | 2-6 h | 20-40 min pro Story |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-6 | 3-10 | 3-6 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance Actions | Example Table, Acceptance Tests | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions | Acceptance Criteria, Story Update |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause | AgileRequirementsRefinementBehavior-Driven Development |