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| Criterion |  Business Strategy Strategic, Tactical and Operational Planning |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Architecture arc42 |  Business Strategy Strategy Execution Loop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | It places decisions and artifacts at the right level. Strategic planning clarifies direction, tactical planning translates it into programs, and operational planning steers concrete processes. | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. | 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. | The Strategy Execution Loop helps avoid treating strategy as a one-off document. It makes visible how strategic decisions are turned into objectives, initiatives, operational work, measurement, and learning. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 90-180 min | 1-6 Wochen | 1-2 Tage | Initial 3-6 h, then monthly or quarterly reviews |
Participantsdifferent | 4-12 | 4-10 | 1-4 | 5-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Planning Levels Map, Cadence Model, Planning Artifact Inventory | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Execution Loop, Review Cadence, Strategic Learning Log |
Tagsno overlap | CadenceGovernanceExecution | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | ExecutionCadenceLearningGovernance |