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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas |  Product Strategy KPI Tree |  Product Strategy Counter Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When metrics across the organization drift apart, it arranges drivers and effects under one shared logic. It connects customer value, product logic, and decision priorities. The result is captured as a KPI tree and owner list. | When a headline metric could mask side effects, it adds guardrail signals against unwanted outcomes. It connects customer value, product logic, and decision priorities. The result is captured as a counter-metric list and guardrail definitions. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 90-180 min initial, dann laufend | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-8 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions | KPI Tree, Owner List | Counter Metric List, Guardrail Definitions |
Tagsno overlap | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas | MetricsStrategyAlignmentMeasurement | MetricsMeasurementStrategyExperiments |
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