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| Criterion |  Delivery MoSCoW |  Decision Making DACI |  Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a release carries too many demands and priorities are only ever negotiated, MoSCoW creates clear boundaries for the next cut. Must, Should, Could, and Won't make commitment, room for maneuver, and trade-off logic visible to everyone involved. | 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. | The Architecture Inception Canvas bundles the first architecture questions into a compact decision picture. It fits when an initiative is still in motion but still needs clear guardrails. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 30-60 min | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 2-10 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Prioritized Backlog, Release Scope, Tradeoff Notes | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationScopeDecision | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas |
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