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Criterion
Paper illustration of Working Backwards with its method-specific working model.
Product Discovery
Working Backwards
Paper illustration of Request for Comments (RFC) with its method-specific working model.
Architecture
Request for Comments
Paper illustration of Product Vision Board with its method-specific working model.
Product Strategy
Product Vision Board
Paper illustration for DACI
Decision Making
DACI
Purposedifferent
When the target state and benefit need to be clear first, it thinks backward from the desired outcome into the product logic. It sharpens vision, objections, and value proposition before elaboration.An RFC clarifies architecture context, options, and consequences. It structures technical context, alternatives, tradeoffs, open questions, and review feedback, and captures the result as an RFC document, reviewer comments, and a decision rationale.When a product needs a shared direction, it connects target audience, benefit, and business picture in a clear vision. It makes the envisioned future legible for the team.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
MediumMediumLowLow
Timedifferent
4-8 h, mehrere Iterationen1-3 Wochen vom Draft bis zur Entscheidung1-2 h30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
2-63-20 Reviewer2-82-10
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncAsyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Future Press Release, FAQ, Vision StatementRFC document, Reviewer comments, Decision rationale, Follow-up ADR or ticketsProduct Vision Board, Vision Statement, Assumptions and Validation QuestionsDACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log
Tagsno overlap
VisionNarrativeAlignment
ArchitectureDecisionAsyncGovernance
VisionCanvasStrategyAlignment
DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment
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