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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
A3 Problem-Solving workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
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 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 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
LowLowMedium
Timedifferent
15-45 min25 min Zyklen45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
1-312-5
Formatdifferent
AsyncAsyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
ADR File, Decision Log, RationaleFocus Sessions, Task Progress, Interruption NotesA3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis
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ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance
FocusTime managementProductivityExecution
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