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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |  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. | The VRIO Framework rates resources and capabilities on whether they are Valuable, Rare, Inimitable, and Organized. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a VRIO table and strategic actions. | 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 | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 90-180 min | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-6 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions | Product Vision Board, Vision Statement, Assumptions and Validation Questions |
Tagsno overlap | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability | VisionCanvasStrategyAlignment |
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