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Paper illustration of two considered options leading to a decision record with a marked status and visible consequences.
Architecture
Architecture Decision Record
Four paper collections for projects, responsibilities, resources and archives.
Knowledge Modeling
PARA Method
Paper illustration for Weekly Review.
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.The PARA Method organizes knowledge into Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives. It creates order when digital notes, files, and tasks no longer cleanly fit current work.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.
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Timedifferent
15-45 min1-3 h Setup, laufend30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
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Formatsame
AsyncAsyncAsync
Outputdifferent
ADR File, Decision Log, RationalePARA Structure, Project Notes, Knowledge ArchiveUpdated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions
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ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance
KnowledgeProductivityOrganization
ProductivityExecutionPlanning
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Getting Things Done
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Operations
ALPEN Method
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Eat the Frog