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Criterion
Paper illustration of two considered options leading to a decision record with a marked status and visible consequences.
Architecture
Architecture Decision Record
Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
Operations
ABC 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.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.
Complexitysame
LowLow
Timedifferent
15-45 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
1-31-5
Formatsame
AsyncAsync
Outputdifferent
ADR File, Decision Log, RationaleABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List
Tagsno overlap
ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance
PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
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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