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Criterion
Paper illustration of two considered options leading to a decision record with a marked status and visible consequences.
Architecture
Architecture Decision Record
A paper tomato timer connects a focus task, short breaks and a work record.
Operations
Pomodoro Technique
Paper illustration for 8D Problem Solving.
Operations
8D Problem Solving
Paper illustration for Eat the Frog
Operations
Eat the Frog
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 easily distracted solo work, the method sets clear time boundaries for concentrated work. It protects attention when large tasks would otherwise fall apart into small avoidance moves.For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly.The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed.
Complexitydifferent
LowLowHighLow
Timedifferent
15-45 min25 min Zyklen1-6 Wochen15-90 min daily
Participantsdifferent
1-314-101
Formatdifferent
AsyncAsyncWorkshop + asyncAsync
Outputdifferent
ADR File, Decision Log, RationaleFocus Sessions, Task Progress, Interruption Notes8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action PlanPriority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus
Tagsno overlap
ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance
FocusTime managementProductivityExecution
QualityProblem solvingRoot cause
PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution
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