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Selected:Architecture Decision RecordStrategic, Tactical and Operational PlanningAfter-Action Review
| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Business Strategy Strategic, Tactical and Operational Planning |  Operations After-Action 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. | It places decisions and artifacts at the right level. Strategic planning clarifies direction, tactical planning translates it into programs, and operational planning steers concrete processes. | After missions or project phases with unclear outcomes, the method makes visible what actually happened and what can be learned from it. It separates course, effect, and causes so experience turns into solid improvement. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 90-180 min | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 4-12 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Planning Levels Map, Cadence Model, Planning Artifact Inventory | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | CadenceGovernanceExecution | LearningOperationsImprovement |
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