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    Hypothesis Backlog Grooming

    Score and order strategy hypotheses by impact, confidence and effort.

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    Hypothesis Backlog
    We believe … will result in … because …
    2×2 Matrix
    Plot ideas on two axes (Impact vs Effort).
    Brainstorm
    Grid of sticky notes to fill in.
    Mind Map
    Central idea with branches.
    Strategy this executes

    The strategic decisions this play depends on.

    Strategy Hypotheses
    Framework
    A hypothesis backlog with tests and thresholds.
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    Strategic Roadmaps
    A time-phased roadmap of themes and initiatives tied back to strategy.
    OKRs
    Objectives and Key Results that force focus, alignment and honest scoring.
    Objectives Tree
    Cascade the North Star into SMART Goals and KPIs across teams.
    Initiative Prioritization
    Score initiatives with RICE, ICE or Cost-of-Delay to focus effort on what compounds.