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| Criterion | ![]() Operations Waste Analysis | ![]() Architecture C4 Model |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a process that keeps people busy but creates little value, the method exposes waste. It directs attention to unnecessary movement, waiting times, rework, and overdelivery. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-120 min | 1-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Waste Map, Prioritized Waste, Improvement Backlog | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram |
Tagsno overlap | WasteLeanProcess improvement | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization |
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