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Criterion
Paper illustration of Specification by Example with a method-specific labelled workspace.
Agile
Specification by Example
Paper illustration for Open Space Technology.
Facilitation
Open Space Technology
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
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 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 story carries business rules and exceptions, it brings clarity before implementation. It makes examples, open questions, and boundaries visible enough that the logic becomes jointly sound.
Complexitydifferent
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Timedifferent
60-90 min pro Feature0.5-2 Tage30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
3-620-500+3-7
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Example Table, Acceptance TestsSession Marketplace, Proceedings, Action TopicsExample Map, Acceptance Criteria, Open Questions
Tagsno overlap
AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development
FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy
Behavior-Driven DevelopmentRequirementsExamplesRefinement
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Paper illustration of Acceptance Criteria Workshop with a method-specific labelled workspace.
Agile
Acceptance Criteria Workshop
Paper illustration for Fishbowl Discussion.
Facilitation
Fishbowl Discussion
Paper Kanban board with To Discuss, Discussing and Discussed columns, topic cards, votes and timer.
Facilitation
Lean Coffee