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A paper-based illustration representing arc42 with its core stages and visible working result.
Architecture
arc42
Paper illustration of Value Chain Analysis with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Value Chain Analysis
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Product Strategy
DIBB
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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.Value Chain Analysis shows where value is created, costs accrue, and differentiation becomes possible along the process. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a value-chain map and lever list.DIBB helps clarify target groups, value, goals, and priorities by making the logic behind a decision explicit. It captures results as a DIBB document, belief list, bet list, and learning report.
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Workshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop + async
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Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment ViewValue Chain Map, Lever ListDIBB document, Belief list, Bet list, Learning report
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