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Criterion
Paper illustration of Strategy Execution Loop with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Strategy Execution Loop
Paper illustration of Riskiest Assumption Test with a method-specific labelled workspace.
Product Discovery
Riskiest Assumption Test
Paper illustration for DACI
Decision Making
DACI
Purposedifferent
The Strategy Execution Loop helps avoid treating strategy as a one-off document. It makes visible how strategic decisions are turned into objectives, initiatives, operational work, measurement, and learning.When an idea hinges on one critical unknown, it prioritizes testing that exact piece of uncertainty first. It separates problem, assumption, solution, and evidence. The result is captured as a prioritized list of assumptions, a test plan, and a result report.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
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Timedifferent
Initial 3-6 h, then monthly or quarterly reviews1-2 Wochen pro Iteration30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
5-122-62-10
Formatsame
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Execution Loop, Review Cadence, Strategic Learning LogPrioritized Assumption List, Test Plan, Results ReportDACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log
Tagsno overlap
ExecutionCadenceLearningGovernance
ExperimentsValidationDiscoveryAssumptions
DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment
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Paper illustration of a Learning Card with four fields for hypothesis, observation, insight, and action.
Product Discovery
Learning Card
Paper illustration of a calm four-quadrant Assumption Map with hypothesis cards and emphasis on important assumptions with little evidence.
Product Discovery
Assumption Mapping
Paper illustration of an assumption matrix with prioritized test cards
Decision Making
Assumption Surfacing
Paper illustration of Decision Rights Mapping with its method-specific working model.
Decision Making
Decision Rights Mapping