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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Delivery RAID Log |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | Helps clarify scope, sequence, and delivery flow in concrete terms. It makes work, boundaries, and order steerable. The result is captured as a RAID Log and a source for status reporting. | For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 0.5-5 Tage | 30 min Setup, dann laufend | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 4-10 | 1-3 maintaining, briefing for everyone | 2-5 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | RAID Log, Status Report Source | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | RiskTrackingStakeholdersGovernance | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations |