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Criterion
Paper illustration of Specification by Example with a method-specific labelled workspace.
Agile
Specification by Example
Paper illustration for Expectation Mapping.
Facilitation
Expectation Mapping
Paper illustration for DACI
Decision Making
DACI
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 roles, interfaces, or projects fail because of differing expectations, Expectation Mapping surfaces these differences. It shows what each side takes for granted and where the pictures diverge.In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowLow
Timedifferent
60-90 min pro Feature45-90 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
3-63-122-10
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Example Table, Acceptance TestsExpectation Map, Alignment Notes, AgreementsDACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log
Tagsno overlap
AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development
AlignmentStakeholdersTeam
DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment
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Paper illustration of Acceptance Criteria Workshop with a method-specific labelled workspace.
Agile
Acceptance Criteria Workshop
Paper illustration of Decision Rights Mapping with its method-specific working model.
Decision Making
Decision Rights Mapping
Paper illustration of a yellow story card, blue rule cards, green example cards and a red question card on a light workspace.
Agile
Example Mapping
Paper illustration for RAPID
Decision Making
RAPID