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| Criterion |  Business Strategy VMGS |  Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas |  Decision Making Force Field Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | VMGS arranges vision, mission, goals, and strategies into a clear guiding logic. Direction, purpose, and priorities are connected so teams can decide more coherently. | 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. | In change initiatives, supporting and restraining forces sit at the table at the same time. Force Field Analysis makes these tensions explicit and shows where change can be pushed forward by strengthening or relieving. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-4 h | 1-2 h | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-8 | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Vision Statement, Mission Statement, Goals, Strategies | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions | Force Field Map, Change Levers, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | VisionGoalsStrategy | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas | ChangeDecisionStrategy |
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