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Criterion
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Architecture
Architecture Decision Record
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Decision Making
Eisenhower Matrix
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.It separates true priorities from noise so it becomes clear what should be done now, scheduled, delegated, or dropped.
Complexitysame
LowLow
Timedifferent
15-45 min15-30 min
Participantsdifferent
1-31-6
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
ADR File, Decision Log, RationaleEisenhower Matrix, Action List, Delegation Notes
Tagsno overlap
ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance
PrioritizationFocusTasks
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Architecture
ARID (Active Reviews for Intermediate Designs)
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Operations
Eat the Frog
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Decision Making
Pareto Analysis