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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Decision Making PERT Estimation |  Delivery RAID Log |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | On complex initiatives, a plain average tends to understate just how uncertain the outcome really is. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a PERT Estimate, Expected Value, and Risk Notes. | 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. | When size or effort can only be estimated roughly, Dot Estimation condenses the group's experience into a quick range. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as an Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, and Discussion Targets. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 15-45 min | 30 min Setup, dann laufend | 5-20 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 1-8 | 1-3 maintaining, briefing for everyone | 3-20 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | PERT Estimate, Expected Value, Risk Notes | RAID Log, Status Report Source | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | EstimationUncertaintyRisk | RiskTrackingStakeholdersGovernance | EstimationEffortRisk |