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Selected:Behavior Over Time GraphArchitecture Communication CanvasArchitecture Decision RecordArchitecture Inception Canvas
| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Behavior Over Time Graph |  Architecture Architecture Communication Canvas |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | A Behavior Over Time Graph shows how a metric or observation develops over time. The method makes trends, breaks, and recurring patterns visible that get lost in snapshots. | The Architecture Communication Canvas plans architecture communication so the right people receive the right message. The method turns technical complexity into deliberate communication design. | An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable. | 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 | Low | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | 60-120 min | 15-45 min | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 2-8 | 1-3 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Behavior Over Time Graph, Trend Hypotheses, Key Events | Communication Canvas, Stakeholder Messages, Architecture Communication Plan | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingPatternsDynamics | ArchitectureCommunicationStakeholdersCanvas | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas |