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| Criterion |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Facilitation Dot Voting |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When a workshop has produced too many options and the group needs to condense quickly, dot voting makes preferences visible in a short time. It bundles individual votes into a solid signal for the next selection. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 5-15 min | 15-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 3-20 | 1-3 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Ranked list, Consensus signal, Shortlist | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | FacilitationVotingConsensusPrioritization | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance |
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