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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Operations Ivy Lee Method |  Decision Making Pareto Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. | With a restless workday full of too many open items, the method creates radical simplicity. It directs attention to a short sequence instead of a broad, still-open field. | In many problem situations, effect is distributed unequally across many causes. A Pareto Analysis separates the few drivers with high leverage from the long remainder and focuses attention on what measurably moves the needle. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 1-6 Wochen | 5-10 min daily | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 4-10 | 1 | 1-6 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Daily Priority List, Completion Notes | Pareto Chart, Top Causes, Focus List |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | PrioritizationProductivityExecution | PrioritizationQualityFocusRoot cause |