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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas |  Product Strategy KPI Tree |  Decision Making DACI |  Product Strategy Product Vision Board |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated. | When a product needs a shared direction, it connects target audience, benefit, and business picture in a clear vision. It makes the envisioned future legible for the team. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 90-180 min initial, dann laufend | 30-60 min | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-8 | 2-10 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions | KPI Tree, Owner List | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | Product Vision Board, Vision Statement, Assumptions and Validation Questions |
Tags1 shared | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas | MetricsStrategyAlignmentMeasurement | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | VisionCanvasStrategyAlignment |