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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Operations Root Cause Analysis |  Business Strategy Strategy Execution Loop |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When a problem keeps recurring and the cause stays unclear, the method exposes the underlying mechanism. It separates symptom, guess, and robust explanation from one another. | The Strategy Execution Loop helps avoid treating strategy as a one-off document. It makes visible how strategic decisions are turned into objectives, initiatives, operational work, measurement, and learning. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 1-4 h | Initial 3-6 h, then monthly or quarterly reviews |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 3-8 | 5-12 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Problem Statement, Cause Hypotheses, Confirmed Causes, Action Plan | Execution Loop, Review Cadence, Strategic Learning Log |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | Root causeProblem solvingQualityIncident | ExecutionCadenceLearningGovernance |
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