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| Criterion |  Product Discovery Working Backwards |  Architecture arc42 |  Decision Making Decision Rights Mapping |  Architecture Architecture Communication Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | arc42 structures architecture knowledge so teams can document system, decisions, and risks consistently. The template builds a living understanding of the architecture instead of scattered notes. | In organizations with many stakeholders, it often blurs who actually decides and who is merely consulted. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Decision Rights matrix and an agreement. | The Architecture Communication Canvas plans architecture communication so the right people receive the right message. The method turns technical complexity into deliberate communication design. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 4-8 h, mehrere Iterationen | 1-2 Tage | 90-180 min | 60-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 1-4 | 4-12 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Future Press Release, FAQ, Vision Statement | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Decision Rights Matrix, Agreement | Communication Canvas, Stakeholder Messages, Architecture Communication Plan |
Tagsno overlap | VisionNarrativeAlignment | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | DecisionGovernanceAlignmentResponsibility | ArchitectureCommunicationStakeholdersCanvas |