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| Criterion |  Operations Visual Management |  Architecture C4 Model |  Operations After-Action Review |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With high tempo and many parallel topics, the method makes status, deviations, and priorities visible at a glance. It reduces search effort and prevents what matters from getting lost in daily work. | The C4 Model makes a system legible across several resolution levels, from context down to code. It suits situations where different audiences need to understand the same architecture from different altitudes. | After missions or project phases with unclear outcomes, the method makes visible what actually happened and what can be learned from it. It separates course, effect, and causes so experience turns into solid improvement. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | Ongoing | 1-4 h | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-20 | 1-5 | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Visual Board, Status Indicators, Exception Cues | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary |
Tagsno overlap | SignalsOperationsVisual management | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | LearningOperationsImprovement |
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