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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas |  Business Strategy McKinsey 7S |
|---|---|---|
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. | McKinsey 7S checks whether Strategy, Structure, Systems, Shared Values, Skills, Style, and Staff fit together. Organizational misalignments become visible across multiple levers as a result. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 2-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions | 7S Assessment, Alignment Gaps, Change Actions |
Tags1 shared | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas | OrganizationStrategyAlignmentChange |
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