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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Delivery Communication Plan |  Innovation SCAMPER |
|---|---|---|---|
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 many people need to be informed in parallel and messages would otherwise arrive unevenly or too late, a Communication Plan orders communication reliably. Channels, audiences, and cadences interlock so important information doesn't get lost. | For an existing solution under pressure to change, the method deliberately opens space for systematic variants. It directs attention to rebuilding, combining, and repurposing rather than only new basic ideas. This produces concrete evolution paths for products, offerings, or workflows. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 45-90 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 2-6 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Communication Plan, Channel Matrix, Message Cadence | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | CommunicationStakeholdersDeliveryPlanning | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation |
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