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| Criterion |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Architecture Software Architecture Canvas |  Decision Making RAPID |  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. | The Software Architecture Canvas reduces a system to the most important architecture decisions, constraints, and interfaces. It is useful when teams need a resilient overall picture quickly. | In complex management decisions, clarity is often missing about who recommends, who agrees, and who makes the decision. RAPID creates this assignment and stabilizes decisions across several levels. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 1-2 h | 45-90 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 3-10 | 3-12 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Architecture Canvas, Goals, Constraints, Quality Attributes | RAPID Role Map, Recommendation, Decision Log | RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | CanvasArchitectureAlignmentWorkshop | DecisionRolesGovernance | RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations |