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| Criterion |  Decision Making Decision Matrix |  Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas |  Decision Making DACI |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When several options collide with several criteria, comparison quickly becomes subjective. A Decision Matrix makes the trade-off visible and brings weighting, criteria, and options into a shared logic. | The Architecture Inception Canvas bundles the first architecture questions into a compact decision picture. It fits when an initiative is still in motion but still needs clear guardrails. | In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 1-2 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-8 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Decision Matrix, Scoring Rationale, Selected Option | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | DecisionCriteriaScoringTradeoffs | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment |
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