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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  UX Research Customer Journey Mapping |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Operations Weekly Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 user journey falls apart across many touchpoints, customer journey mapping makes the experience visible as a coherent arc. Phases, emotions, and breaks become legible enough to prioritize critical moments deliberately. | With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory. | In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 2-4 h | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 4-10 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Journey Map, Pain-point List, Opportunity Backlog | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | JourneyServiceService design | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | ProductivityExecutionPlanning |