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| Criterion |  Business Strategy SWOT Analysis |  Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | SWOT Analysis arranges strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats into a compact picture of the situation. It keeps internal capabilities and external influences separate before strategic options emerge from them. | The Architecture Inception Canvas bundles the first architecture questions into a compact decision picture. It fits when an initiative is still in motion but still needs clear guardrails. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | SWOT matrix, Strategic options, Action list | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions |
Tagsno overlap | StrategyAnalysisMarketPositioning | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas |
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