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Selected:A3 Problem SolvingArchitecture Decision RecordStrategic, Tactical and Operational PlanningStrategy Execution Loop
| Criterion |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Business Strategy Strategic, Tactical and Operational Planning |  Business Strategy Strategy Execution Loop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. | 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. | It places decisions and artifacts at the right level. Strategic planning clarifies direction, tactical planning translates it into programs, and operational planning steers concrete processes. | The Strategy Execution Loop helps avoid treating strategy as a one-off document. It makes visible how strategic decisions are turned into objectives, initiatives, operational work, measurement, and learning. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 15-45 min | 90-180 min | Initial 3-6 h, then monthly or quarterly reviews |
Participantsdifferent | 2-5 | 1-3 | 4-12 | 5-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Planning Levels Map, Cadence Model, Planning Artifact Inventory | Execution Loop, Review Cadence, Strategic Learning Log |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | CadenceGovernanceExecution | ExecutionCadenceLearningGovernance |