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Criterion
A paper-based illustration representing WSJF with its core stages and visible working result.
Agile
WSJF
A paper-based illustration representing arc42 with its core stages and visible working result.
Architecture
arc42
Paper illustration of a calibrated five-by-five risk matrix with response cards.
Decision Making
Risk Matrix
Purposedifferent
When many tasks compete for the same capacity, it orders work by economic impact. It makes time lost, benefit, and effort comparable together.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.When a project faces many possible disruptions, it quickly becomes unclear which risks deserve attention first. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Risk Matrix and a Top Risk List.
Complexitydifferent
HighLowLow
Timedifferent
45-90 min1-2 Tage30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
3-101-43-10
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Ranked Backlog, Cost-of-Delay AssumptionsArchitecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment ViewRisk Matrix, Top Risk List
Tagsno overlap
LeanEconomicsSequencePrioritization
ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication
RiskDecisionPrioritizationAssessment
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Four paper stations connect system purpose, quality goals, risk cards and focused investigation with a target and gap profile.
Architecture
LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)
Paper illustration of Cost of Delay with its method-specific working model.
Delivery
Cost of Delay
Architecture Communication Canvas method illustration showing its working structure
Architecture
Architecture Communication Canvas
Paper illustration of two considered options leading to a decision record with a marked status and visible consequences.
Architecture
Architecture Decision Record