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| Criterion | ![]() Product Discovery User Story Mapping | ![]() Systems Thinking Causal Loop Diagram |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When user goals and delivery scope could drift apart, it orders the journey from goal to slice. It makes visible where an MVP can genuinely be cut. | A Causal Loop Diagram makes feedback, reinforcement, and balance in a system legible. It uncovers side effects and self-reinforcement that stay hidden in linear explanations. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-4 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 2-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Story Map, Release Slices, Backlog Candidates | Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points |
Tagsno overlap | BacklogJourneyPlanningMVP | FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics |
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