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Selected:Architecture Inception CanvasProcess MappingSoftware Architecture CanvasAfter-Action Review
| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas |  Operations Process Mapping |  Architecture Software Architecture Canvas |  Operations After-Action Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | With a confusing workflow that has many handoffs, the method makes the actual process visible. It shows where work is passed on, delayed, or duplicated, so improvement targets the right spots. | The Software Architecture Canvas reduces a system to the most important architecture decisions, constraints, and interfaces. It is useful when teams need a resilient overall picture quickly. | After missions or project phases with unclear outcomes, the method makes visible what actually happened and what can be learned from it. It separates course, effect, and causes so experience turns into solid improvement. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 1-3 h | 1-2 h | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-10 | 3-10 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Architecture Canvas, Goals, Constraints, Quality Attributes | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary |
Tagsno overlap | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas | ProcessOperationsImprovement | CanvasArchitectureAlignmentWorkshop | LearningOperationsImprovement |