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| Criterion |  Architecture C4 Model |  Decision Making Eisenhower Matrix |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Operations Scatter Diagram |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | It separates true priorities from noise so it becomes clear what should be done now, scheduled, delegated, or dropped. | 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. | When the question is whether two measures are related, the method makes patterns in the data picture visible. It separates felt correlations from relationships that actually show up in the data. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-4 h | 15-30 min | 1-6 Wochen | 30-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 1-6 | 4-10 | 1-4 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | Eisenhower Matrix, Action List, Delegation Notes | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Scatter Plot, Korrelationsnotiz, Hypothesenliste |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | PrioritizationFocusTasks | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | Root causeQualityVisualization |