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| Criterion |  Architecture arc42 |  Decision Making Risk Matrix |  Decision Making Force Field Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When a project faces many possible disruptions, it quickly becomes unclear which risks deserve attention first. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Risk Matrix and a Top Risk List. | In change initiatives, supporting and restraining forces sit at the table at the same time. Force Field Analysis makes these tensions explicit and shows where change can be pushed forward by strengthening or relieving. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 Tage | 30-60 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 3-10 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Risk Matrix, Top Risk List | Force Field Map, Change Levers, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | RiskDecisionPrioritizationAssessment | ChangeDecisionStrategy |
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