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| Criterion | ![]() Architecture C4 Model | ![]() Operations Accountability Ladder |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The C4 Model makes a system legible across several resolution levels, from context down to code. It suits situations where different audiences need to understand the same architecture from different altitudes. | With defensive reactions to problems, the method shifts the view from justification to ownership. It makes visible which reaction stage a person or team is currently stuck on. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-4 h | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 1-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | Ownership Reflection, Action Commitment, Coaching Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | ResponsibilityLeadershipTeam |
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