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| Criterion |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  Decision Making DACI |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Decision Making RAPID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When research notes, feedback, or observations sit unconnected side by side, affinity diagramming sorts the raw material into solid themes. Many individual points turn into patterns that make decisions and opportunities clearer. | In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45–90 min | 30-60 min | 15-45 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-10 | 1-3 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | RAPID Role Map, Recommendation, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | DecisionRolesGovernance |