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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Decision Making DACI |  Decision Making Force Field Analysis |  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. | In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated. | In change initiatives, supporting and restraining forces sit at the table at the same time. Force Field Analysis makes these tensions explicit and shows where change can be pushed forward by strengthening or relieving. | 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 | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 30-60 min | 45-90 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 2-10 | 3-12 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | Force Field Map, Change Levers, Risk Notes | RAPID Role Map, Recommendation, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | ChangeDecisionStrategy | DecisionRolesGovernance |