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Criterion
Paper illustration of Specification by Example with a method-specific labelled workspace.
Agile
Specification by Example
Paper Kanban board with To Discuss, Discussing and Discussed columns, topic cards, votes and timer.
Facilitation
Lean Coffee
Paper illustration for Open Space Technology.
Facilitation
Open Space Technology
Paper illustration for Fishbowl Discussion.
Facilitation
Fishbowl Discussion
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 group without a fixed agenda needs to get into useful conversations quickly, Lean Coffee structures the start around interests rather than a presentation. The group itself negotiates which topics get time first and which wait.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 a controversial topic needs depth and discipline at the same time, Fishbowl Discussion makes the structure of the conversation transparent. The format keeps the core small enough for real dialogue and open enough for controlled turnover.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowHighMedium
Timedifferent
60-90 min pro Feature30-90 min0.5-2 Tage45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
3-63-2020-500+8-80
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Example Table, Acceptance TestsPrioritized Topics, Discussion Notes, Action ItemsSession Marketplace, Proceedings, Action TopicsDiscussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions
Tagsno overlap
AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development
FacilitationAutonomyDialogue
FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy
FacilitationDialogueLarge group
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