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Criterion
Paper illustration of Specification by Example with a method-specific labelled workspace.
Agile
Specification by Example
A paper-based illustration representing Brainstorming with its core stages and visible working result.
Innovation
Brainstorming
Paper illustration of the Consensus Workshop working structure.
Facilitation
Consensus Workshop
Purposedifferent
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 team faces an open question with many obvious directions, the method first creates breadth instead of premature commitment. It separates idea flow from evaluation and makes lines of thought visible, creating a pool for selection and further development.When a group needs a solid decision without outvoting individual factions, a Consensus Workshop creates a negotiable common ground. It makes agreement, reservations, and open tensions discussable at the same time.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowMedium
Timedifferent
60-90 min pro Feature30-60 min1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
3-64-125-30
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Example Table, Acceptance TestsIdea pool, Theme clusters, ShortlistConsensus Clusters, Theme Titles, Priority Areas
Tagsno overlap
AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development
BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence
FacilitationConsensusWorkshopAlignment
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Paper illustration of the Lotus Blossom working structure.
Innovation
Lotus Blossom
Paper illustration for Round Robin Brainstorming
Innovation
Round Robin Brainstorming
Paper illustration of Acceptance Criteria Workshop with a method-specific labelled workspace.
Agile
Acceptance Criteria Workshop
Paper illustration of Design Charrette with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Design Charrette