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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Architecture C4 Model |  Decision Making Cynefin Workshop |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For complex problems with a fuzzy situation, the method cleanly separates search space and decision. It first creates breadth in understanding and then focus in elaboration. This brings open questions, problem definition, and solution path into a traceable movement. | 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 problems are unclear, chaotic, or only seemingly familiar, standard recipes fall short. A Cynefin Workshop sorts situations by the nature of their problem and connects them with matching action logic. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 1-4 h | 60-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 1-5 | 4-20 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | Cynefin Map, Domain-specific Actions, Sensemaking Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | ComplexitySensemakingDecision |
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