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Selected:Value Chain AnalysisArchitecture Inception CanvasVRIO FrameworkSoftware Architecture Canvas
| Criterion |  Business Strategy Value Chain Analysis |  Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |  Architecture Software Architecture Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | 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. | The VRIO Framework rates resources and capabilities on whether they are Valuable, Rare, Inimitable, and Organized. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a VRIO table and strategic actions. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | Half day | 1-2 h | 90-180 min | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-8 | 3-6 | 3-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Value Chain Map, Lever List | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions | Architecture Canvas, Goals, Constraints, Quality Attributes |
Tagsno overlap | StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability | CanvasArchitectureAlignmentWorkshop |