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| Criterion |  Operations Visual Management |  Decision Making PERT Estimation |  Architecture C4 Model |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | On complex initiatives, a plain average tends to understate just how uncertain the outcome really is. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a PERT Estimate, Expected Value, and Risk Notes. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | Ongoing | 15-45 min | 1-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-20 | 1-8 | 1-5 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Visual Board, Status Indicators, Exception Cues | PERT Estimate, Expected Value, Risk Notes | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram |
Tagsno overlap | SignalsOperationsVisual management | EstimationUncertaintyRisk | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization |
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