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| Criterion |  Operations Visual Management |  Architecture C4 Model |  UX Design Storyboarding |  Operations ABC Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | When a usage scenario needs to become understandable early, it condenses situations, context, and flow into a legible sequence. It helps check concept ideas before anything gets built. | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | Ongoing | 1-4 h | 30-90 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-20 | 1-5 | 1-8 | 1-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Visual Board, Status Indicators, Exception Cues | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | Storyboard, Concept Narrative, Testable Assumptions | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List |
Tagsno overlap | SignalsOperationsVisual management | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | VisualizationConceptsSequencePrototype | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio |