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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Systems Thinking Future Reality Tree |  Decision Making Force Field 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. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 2-4 h | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 3-8 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Future Reality Tree, Negative Branches, Assumption List, Improved Injections | Force Field Map, Change Levers, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | Theory of ConstraintsSystems thinkingChange | ChangeDecisionStrategy |
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