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| Criterion | ![]() Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas | ![]() Operations A3 Problem Solving | ![]() Facilitation Decision Jam |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The Architecture Inception Canvas bundles the first architecture questions into a compact decision picture. It fits when an initiative is still in motion but still needs clear guardrails. | For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. | When a decision is stuck, Decision Jam loosens the knot through structured separation of problem, idea, and selection. The format creates movement without jumping prematurely at the first seemingly elegant answer. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 45-90 min | 60-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 2-5 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Problem Cluster, Prioritized Challenge, Experiment |
Tagsno overlap | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | FacilitationDecisionProblem solvingWorkshop |
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