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| Criterion |  Operations Accountability Ladder |  Architecture C4 Model |  Decision Making RAPID |  Operations RACI Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With defensive reactions to problems, the method shifts the view from justification to ownership. It makes visible which reaction stage a person or team is currently stuck on. | The C4 Model makes a system legible across several resolution levels, from context down to code. It suits situations where different audiences need to understand the same architecture from different altitudes. | 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 | 20-45 min | 1-4 h | 45-90 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 1-5 | 3-12 | 2-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Ownership Reflection, Action Commitment, Coaching Notes | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | RAPID Role Map, Recommendation, Decision Log | RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ResponsibilityLeadershipTeam | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | DecisionRolesGovernance | RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations |