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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Engineering Golden Path |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | For a tightly scoped process segment with noticeable waste, the method bundles shared energy for change. It suits situations that call for fast learning loops and visible adjustments. | When teams need a reliable default path for frequent use, sprawl quickly emerges without any guiding logic. Golden Path bundles the preferred path so good practice becomes easy and deviation becomes deliberate. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 0.5-5 Tage | 1-3 Tage Setup, laufend |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 4-10 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | Golden Path Guide, Templates, Quality Checks |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | EngineeringProductivityGovernance |
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