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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Systems Thinking Future Reality Tree |  Decision Making Cynefin Workshop |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | A Future Reality Tree shows how desired actions are meant to lead to a better system state. The method checks whether a path of change holds together logically before time flows into implementation. | When problems are unclear, chaotic, or only seemingly familiar, standard recipes fall short. A Cynefin Workshop sorts situations by the nature of their problem and connects them with matching action logic. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 2-4 h | 60-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 3-8 | 4-20 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Future Reality Tree, Negative Branches, Assumption List, Improved Injections | Cynefin Map, Domain-specific Actions, Sensemaking Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | Theory of ConstraintsSystems thinkingChange | ComplexitySensemakingDecision |
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