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| Criterion |  Architecture arc42 |  Business Strategy Porter Five Forces |  Architecture Architecture Communication Canvas |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | Porter Five Forces analyzes the forces that shape competitive pressure and profitability in a market. The view of market structure goes beyond individual competitors and reveals systemic pressure points. | The Architecture Communication Canvas plans architecture communication so the right people receive the right message. The method turns technical complexity into deliberate communication design. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 Tage | 1-3 h | 60-120 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 2-8 | 2-8 | 2-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Five Forces Analysis, Competitive Risks, Strategic Options | Communication Canvas, Stakeholder Messages, Architecture Communication Plan | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | StrategyCompetitionMarket | ArchitectureCommunicationStakeholdersCanvas | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio |