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Criterion
Paper illustration of Strategy Execution Loop with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Strategy Execution Loop
A paper-based illustration representing arc42 with its core stages and visible working result.
Architecture
arc42
Paper illustration for DACI
Decision Making
DACI
Paper illustration of Decision Rights Mapping with its method-specific working model.
Decision Making
Decision Rights Mapping
Purposedifferent
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.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.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.In organizations with many stakeholders, it often blurs who actually decides and who is merely consulted. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Decision Rights matrix and an agreement.
Complexitydifferent
HighLowLowMedium
Timedifferent
Initial 3-6 h, then monthly or quarterly reviews1-2 Tage30-60 min90-180 min
Participantsdifferent
5-121-42-104-12
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Execution Loop, Review Cadence, Strategic Learning LogArchitecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment ViewDACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision LogDecision Rights Matrix, Agreement
Tagsno overlap
ExecutionCadenceLearningGovernance
ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication
DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment
DecisionGovernanceAlignmentResponsibility
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