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| Criterion |  Architecture C4 Model |  Business Strategy Strategic, Tactical and Operational Planning |  Architecture arc42 |  Business Strategy Strategy Execution Loop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 places decisions and artifacts at the right level. Strategic planning clarifies direction, tactical planning translates it into programs, and operational planning steers concrete processes. | 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. | The Strategy Execution Loop helps avoid treating strategy as a one-off document. It makes visible how strategic decisions are turned into objectives, initiatives, operational work, measurement, and learning. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 1-4 h | 90-180 min | 1-2 Tage | Initial 3-6 h, then monthly or quarterly reviews |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 4-12 | 1-4 | 5-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | Planning Levels Map, Cadence Model, Planning Artifact Inventory | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Execution Loop, Review Cadence, Strategic Learning Log |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | CadenceGovernanceExecution | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | ExecutionCadenceLearningGovernance |