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Criterion
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Architecture
Architecture Decision Record
Paper illustration for Weekly Review.
Operations
Weekly Review
Context Map workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Domain Modeling
Context Map
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 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.When several contexts need to talk to each other, it makes their relationships and dependencies legible. It helps sort integration pressure and responsibilities across system boundaries.
Complexitydifferent
LowLowMedium
Timedifferent
15-45 min30-60 min1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
1-312-8
Formatdifferent
AsyncAsyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
ADR File, Decision Log, RationaleUpdated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next ActionsContext Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes
Tagsno overlap
ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance
ProductivityExecutionPlanning
Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy
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Operations
Getting Things Done
Paper illustration for ALPEN Method
Operations
ALPEN Method
Paper scorecard with four perspectives, connected objective cards and columns for measures, targets and initiatives.
Business Strategy
Balanced Scorecard