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| Criterion |  Architecture arc42 |  Operations Kaizen Event |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | arc42 structures architecture knowledge so teams can document system, decisions, and risks consistently. The template builds a living understanding of the architecture instead of scattered notes. | For a tightly scoped process segment with noticeable waste, the method bundles shared energy for change. It suits situations that call for fast learning loops and visible adjustments. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 Tage | 0.5-5 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | LeanContinuous improvementOperations |
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