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Selected:Working BackwardsArchitecture Decision RecordArchitecture Inception CanvasProduct Vision Board
| Criterion |  Product Discovery Working Backwards |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas |  Product Strategy Product Vision Board |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When the target state and benefit need to be clear first, it thinks backward from the desired outcome into the product logic. It sharpens vision, objections, and value proposition before elaboration. | An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable. | 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. | When a product needs a shared direction, it connects target audience, benefit, and business picture in a clear vision. It makes the envisioned future legible for the team. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 4-8 h, mehrere Iterationen | 15-45 min | 1-2 h | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 1-3 | 3-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Future Press Release, FAQ, Vision Statement | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions | Product Vision Board, Vision Statement, Assumptions and Validation Questions |
Tagsno overlap | VisionNarrativeAlignment | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas | VisionCanvasStrategyAlignment |