Method

Stackable Jacks is a structured method comprising techniques and concepts for comprehensive root cause analysis, scope modelling, and requirements management.

Jack Lifecycle diagram showing the flow of a single Jack through the seven Stackable Jacks Method techniques to their outputs

The Seven Techniques

Jack Semantics iconJack Semantics – creating a solution-agnostic statement
Jack Points iconJack Points – generating conversational leads
Jack Tree iconJack Tree – discovering implicit requirements & building traceability
Jack Semaphore iconJack Semaphore – visualising attributed context
Jack Story iconJack Story – expressing requirements as a narrative
Jack Scenario iconJack Scenario – composing a delivery-specific use case
Jack Intent iconJack Intent – stipulating a strategic goal

Quick Reference

  • Stackable – stylistically aligned, hierarchical, recursive and traceable
  • Jack – specifically formulated action statement to represent a granular need
  • Stackable Jacks – Analysis Method, Requirements Framework