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| Criterion |  Architecture Software Architecture Canvas |  Business Strategy Value Chain Analysis |  Product Strategy Product Vision Board |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The Software Architecture Canvas reduces a system to the most important architecture decisions, constraints, and interfaces. It is useful when teams need a resilient overall picture quickly. | Value Chain Analysis shows where value is created, costs accrue, and differentiation becomes possible along the process. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a value-chain map and lever list. | When a product needs a shared direction, it connects target audience, benefit, and business picture in a clear vision. It makes the envisioned future legible for the team. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | Half day | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Architecture Canvas, Goals, Constraints, Quality Attributes | Value Chain Map, Lever List | Product Vision Board, Vision Statement, Assumptions and Validation Questions |
Tagsno overlap | CanvasArchitectureAlignmentWorkshop | StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis | VisionCanvasStrategyAlignment |
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