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| Criterion |  Architecture C4 Model |  Growth Growth Experiment |  Growth Golden Circle |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When growth ideas surface quickly, the temptation to build immediately instead of learning is high. A Growth Experiment frames an assumption so target group, lever, and measurement are clear before the first deployment. | In positioning and communication, what an offering actually stands for often becomes blurred. The Golden Circle sharpens a product's inner rationale and connects purpose, approach, and offering into a clear statement. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-4 h | 1-2 Wochen | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 1-6 | 1-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | Experiment card, Result summary, Next bet | Why Statement, Messaging Notes, Positioning Draft |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | MarketingGrowthExperimentsLearning | MarketingPositioningCommunication |
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