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Criterion
Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
Operations
ABC Analysis
A paper-based illustration representing arc42 with its core stages and visible working result.
Architecture
arc42
Paper illustration of a four-quadrant grid with tasks sorted by importance and urgency and translated into actions.
Decision Making
Eisenhower 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.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.It separates true priorities from noise so it becomes clear what should be done now, scheduled, delegated, or dropped.
Complexitysame
LowLowLow
Timedifferent
30-60 min1-2 Tage15-30 min
Participantsdifferent
1-51-41-6
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control ListArchitecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment ViewEisenhower Matrix, Action List, Delegation Notes
Tagsno overlap
PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication
PrioritizationFocusTasks
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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
Design sheets and interface cards connect to jointly written pseudocode with highlighted unresolved questions.
Architecture
ARID (Active Reviews for Intermediate Designs)
A paper-based illustration representing C4 Model with its core stages and visible working result.
Architecture
C4 Model