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Criterion
Paper illustration of Specification by Example with a method-specific labelled workspace.
Agile
Specification by Example
Paper illustration for Pareto Analysis
Decision Making
Pareto Analysis
Paper illustration for Eat the Frog
Operations
Eat the Frog
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.In many problem situations, effect is distributed unequally across many causes. A Pareto Analysis separates the few drivers with high leverage from the long remainder and focuses attention on what measurably moves the needle.The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowLow
Timedifferent
60-90 min pro Feature30-60 min15-90 min daily
Participantsdifferent
3-61-61
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Example Table, Acceptance TestsPareto Chart, Top Causes, Focus ListPriority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus
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AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development
PrioritizationQualityFocusRoot cause
PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution
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Paper illustration of Acceptance Criteria Workshop with a method-specific labelled workspace.
Agile
Acceptance Criteria Workshop
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 Ivy Lee Method
Operations
Ivy Lee Method
A paper tomato timer connects a focus task, short breaks and a work record.
Operations
Pomodoro Technique