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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  DevOps Incident Command |  Decision Making Argument Mapping |  Operations Runbook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | During an acute incident with several people involved, the method creates a clear leadership and communication structure. It reduces chaos when fast coordination and clean situational awareness are both needed at once. | When statements, evidence, and counterarguments get mixed up, a debate quickly loses its structure. Argument Mapping breaks a thesis down into its reasoning and makes visible what it really rests on. | For recurring operational tasks or incidents, the method keeps solid action logic ready. It reduces uncertainty when time pressure, role changes, or rare situations demand fast access. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | As needed | 1-3 h | 20-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 4-15 | 1-8 | 1-4 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Incident Log, Action Tracker, Stakeholder Updates | Argument Map, Evidence Gaps, Decision Rationale | Runbook, Checklist, Escalation Path |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | IncidentOperationsReliability | SensemakingDecisionRationale | OperationsReliabilityDocumentation |