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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas |  Systems Thinking Leverage Points |  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. | Leverage Points show exactly where interventions in a system produce a disproportionate effect. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a leverage map and action strategy. | 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 | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | Half day | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-12 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions | Leverage Map, Action Strategy | Product Vision Board, Vision Statement, Assumptions and Validation Questions |
Tagsno overlap | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas | Systems thinkingChangeStrategy | VisionCanvasStrategyAlignment |
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