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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Facilitation Storytelling |
|---|---|---|
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 an insight needs to have an effect, storytelling translates dry facts into a comprehensible development. It combines context, tension, and consequence into a form that people remember and pass on more easily. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 45-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 1-6 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Narrative Outline, Key Message, Story Arc |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | CommunicationNarrativeStakeholdersFacilitation |
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