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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Architecture ATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method) |  Product Discovery Hypothesis Prioritization Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a process problem with fluctuating performance, the method brings analysis and improvement into a disciplined sequence. It creates a framework in which numbers, causes, and control come together. | ATAM helps teams weigh architecture decisions when quality goals compete. The team considers business goals, stakeholder expectations, and technical decisions together. The evaluation shows which risks need further investigation. | When many hypotheses compete for attention, it brings order to their learning sequence and importance. It separates problem, assumption, solution, and evidence. The result is captured as a prioritization canvas and a hypothesis backlog. |
Complexitydifferent | High | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | Several meetings plus preparation and analysis; total effort depends on scope | 60-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | Evaluation team, architects, and relevant stakeholders | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Prioritized quality scenarios in a utility tree, Architecture risks with reasoning and assumptions, Sensitivity and trade-off points, Findings report with open investigations | Prioritization Canvas, Hypothesis Backlog |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | ArchitectureQualityRiskTradeoffsStakeholders | ExperimentsPrioritizationDiscoveryHypothesis |
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