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Criterion
A paper-based illustration representing C4 Model with its core stages and visible working result.
Architecture
C4 Model
Process Mapping method illustration showing its working structure
Operations
Process Mapping
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 a confusing workflow that has many handoffs, the method makes the actual process visible. It shows where work is passed on, delayed, or duplicated, so improvement targets the right spots.
Complexitydifferent
LowMedium
Timedifferent
1-4 h1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
1-53-10
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component DiagramProcess Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog
Tagsno overlap
ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization
ProcessOperationsImprovement
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Paper illustration of a review with planned work, actual event sequence, comparison, and assigned improvement actions.
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After-Action Review
Architecture Communication Canvas method illustration showing its working structure
Architecture
Architecture Communication Canvas
Gemba Walk workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
Gemba Walk