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Criterion
Paper illustration of Counter Metrics with its method-specific working model.
Product Strategy
Counter Metrics
A paper-based illustration representing arc42 with its core stages and visible working result.
Architecture
arc42
Purposedifferent
When a headline metric could mask side effects, it adds guardrail signals against unwanted outcomes. It connects customer value, product logic, and decision priorities. The result is captured as a counter-metric list and guardrail definitions.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.
Complexitysame
LowLow
Timedifferent
30-60 min1-2 Tage
Participantsdifferent
2-61-4
Formatsame
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Counter Metric List, Guardrail DefinitionsArchitecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View
Tagsno overlap
MetricsMeasurementStrategyExperiments
ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication
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Paper illustration of KPI Tree with its method-specific working model.
Product Strategy
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Architecture
Architecture Communication Canvas
Paper illustration of two considered options leading to a decision record with a marked status and visible consequences.
Architecture
Architecture Decision Record
Paper scorecard with four perspectives, connected objective cards and columns for measures, targets and initiatives.
Business Strategy
Balanced Scorecard