| A | B |
| A tool that is used to organize a large number of ideas, opinions, or information into naturally related groups or theme | Affinity Diagram |
| Collaborative technique in which a group generates as any ideas or solutions as possible for a specific problem or topic | Brainstorming |
| A structured method of gathering expert opinions and reaching consensus through a series of anonymous surveys or questionnaires, with feedback provided after each round to defined response | Delphi Technique |
| A leadership style where decisions are made unilaterally by a single person without seeking input or consensus from the team or stakeholders | Dictatorship |
| A structured group session led by a facilitator to gather requirements, solve problems, or achieve a specific objective by promoting open dialogue and collaboration among participants. | Facilitated workshops |
| A gathering of stakeholders to users to discuss specific topics or gather feedback. | Focus Groups |
| Methods used to generate ideas or solutions collaboratively within a team; brainstorming, nominal group technique, delphi technique, mind mapping, affinity diagram | Group Creativity Techniques |
| Approaches used by teams to come to a joint decision | Group Decision Making Techniques |
| A visual tool to represent ideas and their relationships, often branching out from a central concept. | Idea Mind Mapping |
| One-on-one sessions where questions are posed to gather information, often from stakeholders or team members. | Interviews |
| A decision-making rule where more than half the group agrees on a given option. | Majority |
| A structured method for group brainstorming that prioritizes ideas. | Nominal Group Technique |
| Watching processes or users in action to gather information or understand behavior. | Observations |
| A decision-making rule where the option with the most votes wins, even if it’s not over half. | Plurality |
| Preliminary versions of a product used to visualize and test design concepts. | Prototypes |
| Detailed descriptions of the project’s needs, features, and expected behaviors. | Requirements Documentation |
| A document outlining how requirements will be analyzed, documented, and managed. | Requirement Management Plan |
| A table linking requirements to their origins and deliverables to ensure they’re met. | Requirements Traceability Matrix |
| A decision-making rule where all group members must agree on a given option. | Unanimity |