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| Criterion |  Product Strategy SMART Goals |  Architecture C4 Model |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When goals are formulated too generally, it brings measurability, direction, and timing into shape. It prevents intentions from staying without clear verification. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min | 1-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 1-5 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | SMART Goal, Measurement Note, Deadline | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram |
Tagsno overlap | GoalsPlanningMeasurementAlignment | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization |
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