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Architecture
Architecture Decision Record
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Innovation
Brainwriting
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Decision Making
RAPID
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.When loud voices or hierarchy distort the idea search, the method creates a quiet entry into joint development. It gives everyone thinking space and gathers contributions without social brakes, making diversity more visible and easier to build on.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.
Complexitydifferent
LowLowMedium
Timedifferent
15-45 min15-30 min45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
1-33-123-12
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
ADR File, Decision Log, RationaleIdea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized listRAPID Role Map, Recommendation, Decision Log
Tagsno overlap
ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance
BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas
DecisionRolesGovernance
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Architecture
Request for Comments
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Decision Making
Argument Mapping