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| Criterion |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |  Architecture arc42 |  Decision Making DACI |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a topic is still unclear and too many thoughts surface at once, Mind Mapping creates an open surface for ordering them. It makes connections, subtopics, and starting points visible without fixing them too early. | 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. | In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 1-2 Tage | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 1-4 | 2-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment |
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