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| Criterion |  Architecture arc42 |  Business Strategy Strategy Execution Loop |
|---|---|---|
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. | The Strategy Execution Loop helps avoid treating strategy as a one-off document. It makes visible how strategic decisions are turned into objectives, initiatives, operational work, measurement, and learning. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 1-2 Tage | Initial 3-6 h, then monthly or quarterly reviews |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 5-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Execution Loop, Review Cadence, Strategic Learning Log |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | ExecutionCadenceLearningGovernance |
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