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Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
Operations
ABC Analysis
Paper illustration of two considered options leading to a decision record with a marked status and visible consequences.
Architecture
Architecture Decision Record
Paper illustration of an activity-role table with clear RACI assignments and one highlighted accountable role per activity.
Operations
RACI Matrix
Purposedifferent
With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention.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.With unclear responsibilities across several roles or areas, the method creates unambiguous accountability logic. It reduces friction because decision, execution, contribution, and information become separately visible.
Complexitysame
LowLowLow
Timedifferent
30-60 min15-45 min45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
1-51-32-8
Formatdifferent
AsyncAsyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control ListADR File, Decision Log, RationaleRACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes
Tagsno overlap
PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance
RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations
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Paper illustration of Decision Rights Mapping with its method-specific working model.
Decision Making
Decision Rights Mapping
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Decision Making
RAPID