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Architecture
Architecture Decision Record
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Decision Making
RAPID
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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.In complex management decisions, clarity is often missing about who recommends, who agrees, and who makes the decision. RAPID creates this assignment and stabilizes decisions across several levels.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.
Complexitydifferent
LowMediumLow
Timedifferent
15-45 min45-90 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
1-33-121
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshop + asyncAsync
Outputdifferent
ADR File, Decision Log, RationaleRAPID Role Map, Recommendation, Decision LogUpdated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions
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ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance
DecisionRolesGovernance
ProductivityExecutionPlanning
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Operations
Getting Things Done
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Architecture
Request for Comments
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Operations
ALPEN Method