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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Iceberg Model |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Architecture Views and Beyond |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The Iceberg Model separates visible events from patterns, structures, and mental models. This turns a single observation into a deeper understanding of why a problem keeps recurring. | An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable. | Views and Beyond organizes architecture into several views so no single diagram has to do everything at once. This makes it possible to choose the representation that fits the stakeholder's question. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 15-45 min | 1-3 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 2-10 | 1-3 | 1-4 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Iceberg Worksheet, Pattern Notes, Intervention Ideas | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Architecture Views, Cross-view Notes, Rationale |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingRoot causePatterns | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | DocumentationStakeholdersArchitecture |
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