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Selected:Barrier AnalysisSoftware Architecture Canvas8D Problem SolvingArchitecture Inception Canvas
| Criterion |  Operations Barrier Analysis |  Architecture Software Architecture Canvas |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a risk that can only be managed through multiple layers of protection, the method examines the effectiveness of each barrier. It shows where safeguards are missing, too weak, or fail under real conditions. | 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. | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-4 h | 1-2 h | 1-6 Wochen | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 3-10 | 4-10 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Barrier Inventory, Failure Analysis per Barrier, Action Backlog | Architecture Canvas, Goals, Constraints, Quality Attributes | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeSafetyIncident | CanvasArchitectureAlignmentWorkshop | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas |