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Criterion
Paper illustration of the Force Field Analysis working structure.
Decision Making
Force Field Analysis
A paper-based illustration representing arc42 with its core stages and visible working result.
Architecture
arc42
Anonymous individual judgments pass through feedback loops to form a distribution.
Decision Making
Delphi Method
Purposedifferent
In change initiatives, supporting and restraining forces sit at the table at the same time. Force Field Analysis makes these tensions explicit and shows where change can be pushed forward by strengthening or relieving.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.When knowledge is distributed and direct dominance should be avoided, groups quickly fall under the sway of their opinion leaders. The Delphi Method gathers assessments iteratively and gradually brings expert judgments closer together.
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Timedifferent
45-90 min1-2 Tage1-4 Wochen
Participantsdifferent
3-121-46-30 Experten
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Force Field Map, Change Levers, Risk NotesArchitecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment ViewExpert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes
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ChangeDecisionStrategy
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Paper illustration for OODA Loop.
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Paper illustration of two considered options leading to a decision record with a marked status and visible consequences.
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A paper-based illustration representing C4 Model with its core stages and visible working result.
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