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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Business Strategy Balanced Scorecard |  Operations ALPEN Method |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | Balanced Scorecard translates strategy into a few interconnected perspectives and metrics. It holds impact, steering, and learning together in daily work instead of narrowing strategy down to financial figures. | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | Halber Tag bis mehrere Wochen | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 4-12 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Balanced Scorecard, Strategic Measures, Initiative Map | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | StrategyMetricsExecution | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |
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