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| Criterion |  Architecture C4 Model |  Decision Making Decision Tree |  Facilitation Six Thinking Hats |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | For decisions with follow-on paths and dependencies, a linear comparison is often not enough. A Decision Tree shows how options branch under conditions and which consequences hang on each branch. | When a topic gets stuck too quickly in the same thinking mode, Six Thinking Hats deliberately separates the perspectives. This means facts, risks, creativity, and emotional signals get worked through one after another instead of mixed together. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-4 h | 30-90 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 1-6 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | Decision Tree, Option Map, Assumption List | Perspective Notes, Decision Inputs, Action Items |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | DecisionTreeOptions | FacilitationOptionsDecision |
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