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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas |  Product Strategy Product Vision Board |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 1-2 h | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 2-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions | Product Vision Board, Vision Statement, Assumptions and Validation Questions | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas | VisionCanvasStrategyAlignment | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio |
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