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| Criterion |  Business Strategy VMGS |  Architecture C4 Model |  Decision Making Delphi Method |
|---|---|---|---|
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 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 knowledge is distributed and direct dominance should be avoided, groups quickly fall under the sway of their opinion leaders. The Delphi Method gathers assessments iteratively and gradually brings expert judgments closer together. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 2-4 h | 1-4 h | 1-4 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 1-5 | 6-30 Experten |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Vision Statement, Mission Statement, Goals, Strategies | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes |
Tagsno overlap | VisionGoalsStrategy | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy |
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