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Architecture
Architecture Decision Record
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Decision Making
Eisenhower Matrix
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Operations
Eat the Frog
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.The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed.
Complexitysame
LowLowLow
Timedifferent
15-45 min15-30 min15-90 min daily
Participantsdifferent
1-31-61
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshop + asyncAsync
Outputdifferent
ADR File, Decision Log, RationaleEisenhower Matrix, Action List, Delegation NotesPriority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus
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ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance
PrioritizationFocusTasks
PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution
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