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| Criterion |  Product Strategy Impact Mapping |  Architecture C4 Model |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a goal needs to be connected to several possible paths, it shows chains of impact instead of feature lists. It connects business goal, behavior change, and measures. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 1-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 1-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Impact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery Options | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram |
Tagsno overlap | OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization |
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