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Selected:A3 Problem SolvingATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method)Strategic, Tactical and Operational Planning
| Criterion |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Architecture ATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method) |  Business Strategy Strategic, Tactical and Operational Planning |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. | ATAM helps teams weigh architecture decisions when quality goals compete. The team considers business goals, stakeholder expectations, and technical decisions together. The evaluation shows which risks need further investigation. | It places decisions and artifacts at the right level. Strategic planning clarifies direction, tactical planning translates it into programs, and operational planning steers concrete processes. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | Several meetings plus preparation and analysis; total effort depends on scope | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-5 | Evaluation team, architects, and relevant stakeholders | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Prioritized quality scenarios in a utility tree, Architecture risks with reasoning and assumptions, Sensitivity and trade-off points, Findings report with open investigations | Planning Levels Map, Cadence Model, Planning Artifact Inventory |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | ArchitectureQualityRiskTradeoffsStakeholders | CadenceGovernanceExecution |
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