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Criterion
Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
Operations
ABC Analysis
Runbook workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
Runbook
Paper illustration of two considered options leading to a decision record with a marked status and visible consequences.
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.For recurring operational tasks or incidents, the method keeps solid action logic ready. It reduces uncertainty when time pressure, role changes, or rare situations demand fast access.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
LowLowLow
Timedifferent
30-60 min20-60 min15-45 min
Participantsdifferent
1-51-41-3
Formatsame
AsyncAsyncAsync
Outputdifferent
ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control ListRunbook, Checklist, Escalation PathADR File, Decision Log, Rationale
Tagsno overlap
PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
OperationsReliabilityDocumentation
ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance
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Incident Command workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
DevOps
Incident Command
Paper illustration of an activity-role table with clear RACI assignments and one highlighted accountable role per activity.
Operations
RACI Matrix
Paper illustration of Request for Comments (RFC) with its method-specific working model.
Architecture
Request for Comments