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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas |  Product Strategy SMART Goals |  Business Strategy VMGS |  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. | When goals are formulated too generally, it brings measurability, direction, and timing into shape. It prevents intentions from staying without clear verification. | VMGS arranges vision, mission, goals, and strategies into a clear guiding logic. Direction, purpose, and priorities are connected so teams can decide more coherently. | 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 | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 15-30 min | 2-4 h | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 1-8 | 3-12 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions | SMART Goal, Measurement Note, Deadline | Vision Statement, Mission Statement, Goals, Strategies | Product Vision Board, Vision Statement, Assumptions and Validation Questions |
Tagsno overlap | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas | GoalsPlanningMeasurementAlignment | VisionGoalsStrategy | VisionCanvasStrategyAlignment |