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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas |  Product Strategy KPI Tree |  Decision Making Decision Rights Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
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 organizations with many stakeholders, it often blurs who actually decides and who is merely consulted. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Decision Rights matrix and an agreement. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 90-180 min initial, dann laufend | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-8 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions | KPI Tree, Owner List | Decision Rights Matrix, Agreement |
Tags1 shared | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas | MetricsStrategyAlignmentMeasurement | DecisionGovernanceAlignmentResponsibility |
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