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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Operations Fishbone Diagram |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
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 a problem has several possible contributing factors, the method sorts causes by cause areas. It prevents an initial hunch from blocking the view of other plausible drivers. | When the same task is done differently depending on the person, the method exposes the reliable core. It creates comparability without unnecessarily choking off needed latitude. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 30-60 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 2-8 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Fishbone Diagram, Cause Categories, Investigation Backlog | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | Root causeQualityOperations | LeanProcessQuality |
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