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| Criterion |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  Decision Making DACI |  Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas |  Decision Making Decision Rights Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When research notes, feedback, or observations sit unconnected side by side, affinity diagramming sorts the raw material into solid themes. Many individual points turn into patterns that make decisions and opportunities clearer. | 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. | The Architecture Inception Canvas bundles the first architecture questions into a compact decision picture. It fits when an initiative is still in motion but still needs clear guardrails. | In organizations with many stakeholders, it often blurs who actually decides and who is merely consulted. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Decision Rights matrix and an agreement. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45–90 min | 30-60 min | 1-2 h | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-10 | 3-8 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions | Decision Rights Matrix, Agreement |
Tagsno overlap | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas | DecisionGovernanceAlignmentResponsibility |