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| Criterion |  Architecture Risk Storming |  Facilitation Alignment Mapping |  Innovation Reverse Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Helps clarify architecture context, options, and consequences in concrete terms. It organizes technical context, alternatives, and consequences. The result is captured as an Annotated Diagram, a Prioritized Risk List, and an Action Backlog. | When several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable. | For persistent errors or blockages, the method shifts the view to the opposite of the desired effect. It exposes the mechanics of failure and makes hidden causes easier to grasp. This makes improvement more concrete and the problem clearer. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 60-90 min | 1-2 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 4-12 | 4-12 | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Annotated Diagram, Prioritized Risk List, Action Backlog | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | RiskArchitectureWorkshopValidation | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk |
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