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| Criterion |  Business Strategy VMGS |  Product Strategy SMART Goals |  Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When goals are formulated too generally, it brings measurability, direction, and timing into shape. It prevents intentions from staying without clear verification. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-4 h | 15-30 min | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 1-8 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Vision Statement, Mission Statement, Goals, Strategies | SMART Goal, Measurement Note, Deadline | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions |
Tagsno overlap | VisionGoalsStrategy | GoalsPlanningMeasurementAlignment | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas |
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