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| Criterion |  Architecture C4 Model |  Facilitation Stakeholder Mapping |  Architecture arc42 |  Facilitation Power Interest Grid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 an initiative depends on many people, interests, and power dynamics, Stakeholder Mapping systematically orders the environment. It shows who influences, who is affected, and where relationship management or safeguarding matters first. | arc42 structures architecture knowledge so teams can document system, decisions, and risks consistently. The template builds a living understanding of the architecture instead of scattered notes. | When many stakeholders compete for attention at once, the Power Interest Grid sorts them by influence and stake. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as a Power Interest Grid and a stakeholder-specific strategy. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-4 h | 60–90 min | 1-2 Tage | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 2-8 | 1-4 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | Stakeholder Map, Engagement Plan, Risk Notes | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Power Interest Grid, Strategy per Stakeholder |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | StakeholdersAlignmentFacilitationChange | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | StakeholdersFacilitationAlignmentPlanning |